A recent study in JAMA Network Open found that children who live close to green areas have better bone health. The study followed 327 participants from birth to 4-6 years and found that those frequently exposed to high and mixed vegetation areas within 500 meters of their homes had significantly higher bone mineral density. Access to larger green spaces within a 1 km radius was also associated with lower likelihood of low bone density in children. The study highlights the importance of childhood exposure to green spaces for bone health and supports the need for urban investments in accessible green spaces as a strategy for fracture and osteoporosis prevention.
Source link
Bone Mineral Density Higher in Kids Living Near Green Areas
