Saturday, October 02, 2021

Science backs nature as key to children’s health

 

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/929890

 

 News Release 29-Sep-2021
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Washington State University

 

 The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive review of data from nearly 300 studies.

Published online Sept. 29 in the journal Pediatrics, the review conducted by Washington State University and University of Washington scientists highlights the important role that exposure to nature plays in children’s health. Importantly, some of the data examined the effects for kids from historically marginalized communities and showed that the benefits of nature exposure may be even more pronounced for them.

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