Prevention & lipidsResearch article
Air pollution, cardiovascular disease, and urban greening: an ecological blueprint
- Narrative review
Authors' conclusion
the multiple and interacting mechanisms depicted in this article are all biologically plausible.
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Health effects of greenness exposure and houseplants (narrative review)
- Exposure to greenness reduces all-cause, non-accidental mortality, particularly from cardiopulmonary and cancer causes
- Green space residence may be associated with improved pregnancy and birth outcomes and better school performance in children
- Houseplants are an effective and economic means of cleaning indoor air, reducing volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, benzene and toluene
Original publication
Air pollution, cardiovascular disease, and urban greening: an ecological blueprint. Eur J Prev Cardiol. Published 18 April 2023. doi:10.1093/eurjpc/zwad119
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