Research
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Greenspace exposure is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes, specifically a reduced risk of preterm birth and small size for gestational age.
For pregnant women, living in or frequently visiting areas with higher greenness is associated with a lower risk of preterm birth and having a baby that is small for gestational age. This suggests that environmental factors play a role in pregnancy health.
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Meta-analysis results showed... decreased risk of preterm birth 0.87 (95% CI 0.80, 0.94)... small size for gestational age 0.81 (95% CI 0.76, 0.86)
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of multiple studies.
Source
The health benefits of the great outdoors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of greenspace exposure and health outcomes
Caoimhe Twohig-Bennett et al. · Environmental Research · 2018
DOI 10.1016/j.envres.2018.06.030
Meta-analysis · 143 studiesCited 1,637×
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