Communications Health
More urban greenery linked to lower death risk across 22 countries
A vegetation score 0.1 units higher was associated with a relative risk of death of 0.89 compared with the lower score.A vegetation score 0.1 units higher was associated with a relative risk of death of 0.89 compared with the lower score.
Cohort study of 624 peoplePopulations
Who was studiedUrban populations across multiple countries, 2001–2020
What changedDeath from any cause was lower with greater urban greenery (relative risk 0.89 per 0.1-unit increase)
The catchPopulation age differences could influence results because mortality rates were not age-standardized