Review of greenspace exposure and health outcomes reported in a systematic review and meta-analysis
Twohig-Bennett C, Jones A (2018) · Environmental Research
The meta-analysis reported that greenspace exposure was associated with lower salivary cortisol, heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, preterm birth, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, with high heterogeneity and predominantly cross-sectional evidence.
What they studied
143 studies, over 290 million participants across 20 countries
What they found
The meta-analysis reported that greenspace exposure was associated with lower salivary cortisol, heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, preterm birth, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, with high heterogeneity and predominantly cross-sectional evidence.
What it does not establish
This entry reports the study. It is not a statement about any building Sage Co. designs or constructs.
Source
- Twohig-Bennett C, Jones A (2018). Review of greenspace exposure and health outcomes reported in a systematic review and meta-analysis · Environmental Research · Read at the source
Last reviewed September 23, 2026.
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