Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dongsheng Zhan, Qianyun Zhang, Mei-Po Kwan, Jian Liu, Bochuan Zhan, Wenzhong Zhang
Summary: Based on a large-scale survey conducted in Beijing, this study examines the impact of subjective and objective characteristics of urban green space (UGS) on residents' self-rated health (SRH). The study finds that the perceived quality of UGS and objectively measured accessibility to UGS are positively associated with residents' SRH. Social interaction and air quality perception are identified as the major mediating factors between UGS and residents' SRH. Furthermore, the study reveals that the effects of objective accessibility to different types of urban parks on SRH vary. Access to high-quality parks has a positive impact, while access to common parks has a negative impact on SRH.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qunyue Liu, Shijie Luo, Yuanping Shen, Zhipeng Zhu, Xiong Yao, Qianyun Li, Muhammad Waqqas Khan Tarin, Junming Zheng, Zhixiong Zhuo
Summary: There is increasing recognition of the benefits of campus green space in promoting student health. This study examined the differences in campus green space usage patterns among students with different characteristics and explored the relationships between socio-demographic characteristics, perceived naturalness, usage patterns, and self-rated restoration and health. The findings showed that gender disparities and discipline differences existed in the presence of companions and frequency of use of campus green space. Gender, age, and discipline were also associated with perceived naturalness, usage patterns, and self-rated restoration and health. The study highlighted the importance of incorporating diverse natural elements, creating a sense of wilderness or friendliness, and establishing high-quality and diverse green spaces to enhance students' health.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Fenghua Liu, Yuhong Tian, Chiyung Jim, Tiantian Wang, Jingya Luan, Mengxuan Yan
Summary: Urban green space plays a significant role in sustainable urban development. Understanding residents' perception of UGS ecological benefits is crucial for improving UGS management and quality of life. This study revealed that residents tend to recognize direct UGS ecological benefits, urban residents have better understanding of UGS benefits, and residents with good self-rated health have higher awareness of UGS benefits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
I. Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra, Thomas Astell-Burt, Xiaoqi Feng
Summary: Accumulating exposure to quality green space over time is important for child health, with contrasting benefits observed by sex.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Wouter Poortinga, Natasha Bird, Britt Hallingberg, Rhiannon Phillips, Denitza Williams
Summary: This study examined the impact of public and private green spaces on people's subjective health and wellbeing. The results indicate that both public and private green spaces are associated with better subjective wellbeing and self-rated health, particularly during times of crisis. Private gardens have a greater protective effect when the nearest green space is more than a 10-minute walk away.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucia Rodriguez-Loureiro, Lidia Casas, Mariska Bauwelinck, Wouter Lefebvre, Charlotte Vanpoucke, Christophe Vanroelen, Sylvie Gadeyne
Summary: This study found that residential urban green spaces are associated with self-perceived health and natural cause mortality, with differences among different groups. The strongest beneficial associations were found among women with lower education levels and men with tertiary education and Belgian origin. There were no significant beneficial associations found in men from low and middle-income countries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Chen, Hongyu Li, Shixian Luo, Daer Su, Jing Xie, Tongguang Zang, Takeshi Kinoshita
Summary: Green spaces provide ecosystem services that are closely related to human health. Urbanization has led to the reduction of green spaces and created inequalities in exposure, resulting in health inequities. This study examines the value and equity of ecosystem services provided by green exposures around residences at the municipality level in Japan, and finds differences in per capita ecosystem service value and equity across municipalities. The study also reveals that ecosystem service inequity is related to socioeconomic factors at the municipality level.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaohuan Xie, Hanzhi Zhou, Zhonghua Gou
Summary: Many studies have found that green spaces are important for human physical and mental health. However, traditional methods of assessing green spaces, such as using green space ratio, do not effectively measure an individual's level of exposure. This study proposes a method to calculate real-time dynamic green space exposure indices and analyzes their relationship with static green space exposure measured using accessibility, availability, and visibility. A field study in Shenzhen showed that people who had high levels of static green space exposure in their workplaces also had high levels of dynamic green space exposure. Dynamic green space exposure was influenced by individual behaviors and travel time preferences. Overall, this study provides an interactive framework for analyzing both dynamic and static green space exposure based on individual behavior.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shuqi Gao, Wei Zhai, Xinyu Fu
Summary: Countries worldwide have implemented stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic to slow down the spread of the virus. The access to public parks plays a crucial role in the public health of surrounding communities during these lockdowns. However, little is known about how such policies exacerbate the existing unequal access to green spaces. In this study, using difference-in-difference models and mobile phone movement data, we found that socioeconomic disparities, urban-rural disparities, and mobility disparities affect public park access in the United States during COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Eun-hye Yoo, John E. Roberts
Summary: This study investigated the difference between daily green space exposure estimates based on individuals' mobility and static home-based exposure estimates, and found that personal and temporal characteristics have a modifying effect on the association between the two estimates.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephen K. Van den Eeden, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Douglas A. Becker, Jun Shan, Stacey E. Alexeeff, G. Thomas Ray, Charles P. Quesenberry, Ming Kuo
Summary: This study found a significant inverse association between residential green cover and direct healthcare costs. Higher levels of green cover were associated with lower costs, mainly driven by reductions in hospitalization and emergency department visits. Individuals living in areas with the highest green cover had significantly lower healthcare costs compared to those living in areas with the lowest green cover.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eun-Hye Yoo, John E. Roberts, Youngseob Eum, Xiaojiang Li, Kevin Konty
Summary: This study found significant associations between green space exposure (both proximity and visibility) and total ER visits for mental disorders in neighborhoods with high social vulnerability, but no significant associations in neighborhoods with low social vulnerability. Specific neighborhoods with particularly high utilization of ER visits for mental disorders were also identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yue Cao, Guangdong Li, Yaohui Huang
Summary: Urban green space has a crucial impact on the urban ecological environment, residents' health, and urban sustainability. Analyzing residential exposure to green space and developing targeted enhancement strategies is important for urban planning and reducing inequality in exposure. Additionally, assessing the evolution of residential exposure to green space and the influence of green space quality is essential.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying-Jhen Huang, Ping-Hsien Lee, Li-Chi Chen, Bo-Cheng Lin, Changqing Lin, Ta-Chien Chan
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancers, while an increase in environmental green space exposure is associated with a lower risk of prostate and lung cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dipanwita Dutta, Atiqur Rahman, S. K. Paul, Arnab Kundu
Summary: Urban areas of developing countries have been experiencing rapid growth in recent years, but most cities lack proper planning and environmental concerns, highlighting the importance of green space dynamics for smart city planning.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yongjoo Kim, Andrea L. Roberts, Eric B. Rimm, Lori B. Chibnik, Shelley S. Tworoger, Kristen M. Nishimi, Jennifer A. Sumner, Karestan C. Koenen, Laura D. Kubzansky
Summary: Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may experience less healthy changes in overall diet quality over time, particularly those with high PTSD symptoms. This association suggests that poor diet quality could be one pathway linking PTSD to an increased risk of developing chronic diseases.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristie L. Ebi, Jennifer Vanos, Jane W. Baldwin, Jesse E. Bell, David M. Hondula, Nicole A. Errett, Katie Hayes, Colleen E. Reid, Shubhayu Saha, June Spector, Peter Berry
Summary: Extreme weather and climate events, influenced by climate change, are causing significant health impacts and affecting mental health and well-being. The frequency and intensity of these events are increasing due to long-term changes to Earth's energy balance. Urgent action is needed to build climate-resilient health systems and reduce risks through vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH, VOL 42, 2021
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ellen M. Considine, Colleen E. Reid, Michael R. Ogletree, Timothy Dye
Summary: This study investigated linear and random forest models to correct PM2.5 measurements from low-cost air quality sensors in Denver against measurements from higher-end instruments. The random forest model with all time-varying covariates was found to be the most accurate for long-term data, while a multiple linear regression model using past sensor data plus additional variables performed best for on-the-fly correction.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kathleen M. Navarro, Kathleen A. Clark, Daniel J. Hardt, Colleen E. Reid, Peter W. Lahm, Joseph W. Domitrovich, Corey R. Butler, John R. Balmes
Summary: Wildland firefighters in the United States respond to wildfires and perform challenging work in remote areas. Exposure to wildfire smoke could increase the likelihood and severity of COVID-19 infection in these firefighters, due to various factors such as oxidative stress and inflammatory responses from particulate matter in the smoke. Additional measures may be necessary to prevent the co-occurrence of wildfire smoke exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infection.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Colleen E. Reid, Ellen M. Considine, Melissa M. Maestas, Gina Li
Summary: The study created daily concentration estimates for PM2.5 across the western US using ensemble machine learning models trained on monitoring station data. The models performed well in urban areas, with R-2 values exceeding 0.80 in many locations. These data provide valuable insights into the spatiotemporal patterns and health impacts of PM2.5 in the region.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emmanuelle Hines, Colleen E. Reid
Summary: Harris County hospitals have strengthened their preparedness before Hurricane Harvey through years of flood experience, achieving success in infrastructure improvements, staff resilience, advanced planning, and pre-established collaboration, but still facing challenges with staff burnout, roadway flooding, and patient evacuation.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Viniece Jennings, Colleen E. Reid, Christina H. Fuller
Summary: Outdoor air pollution leads to millions of deaths worldwide, with differential exposures among racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic status. Although green infrastructure has the potential to reduce air pollution and improve human health, it is not sufficient to address health disparities related to air pollution injustice. Unequal access to green infrastructure may limit air quality improvements for marginalized communities, and strategies are needed to address this issue.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michelle C. Kondo, Colleen E. Reid, Miranda H. Mockrin, Warren E. Heilman, David Long
Summary: Prescribed fire is increasingly used as a tool for ecological restoration and wildfire prevention. This study found disproportionate exposure to prescribed burns in rural areas with specific demographic characteristics. While vulnerable populations may face health risks from prescribed burning smoke exposure, the benefits of prescribed burning compared to uncontrolled wildfires could be significant.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Virginia Iglesias, Natasha Stavros, Jennifer K. Balch, Kimiko Barrett, Jeanette Cobian-Iniguez, Cyrus Hester, Crystal A. Kolden, Stefan Leyk, R. Chelsea Nagy, Colleen E. Reid, Christine Wiedinmyer, Elizabeth Woolner, William R. Travis
Summary: Increasing fire impacts in North America are attributed to climate and vegetation change, urban development, and social vulnerability. It is crucial to transition from emergency response to proactive measures to build sustainable communities, protect human health, and restore the use of fire for ecosystem processes. An integrated risk factor approach is proposed to identify 'fires that matter' and prioritize science-informed planning strategies for increasing community resilience to fires.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Colleen E. Reid, Emma S. Rieves, Kate Carlson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether exposure to green space could buffer against stress and distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that spending more time in green space was significantly associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression. The abundance of green space and perceived quality were also related to better mental health. However, there was no significant association between green space and perceived stress after adjusting for other variables.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Colleen E. Reid
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ellen M. Considine, Jiayuan Hao, Priyanka deSouza, Danielle Braun, Colleen E. Reid, Rachel C. Nethery
Summary: Investigating the health impacts of wildfire smoke requires data on people's exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) across space and time. Using machine learning models to fill gaps in monitoring data has become common, but their accuracy in capturing spikes in PM2.5 during wildfire events is still unclear.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan M. M. Silberstein, Liora E. E. Mael, Caroline R. R. Frischmon, Emma S. S. Rieves, Evan R. R. Coffey, Trupti Das, William Dresser, Avery C. C. Hatch, Jyotishree Nath, Helena O. O. Pliszka, Colleen E. E. Reid, Marina E. E. Vance, Christine Wiedinmyer, Joost A. A. De Gouw, Michael P. P. Hannigan
Summary: This study examines the impacts of wildfires along the wildland urban interface (WUI) on atmospheric particulate concentrations and composition, and finds that the 2021 Marshall Fire in Colorado has residual impacts on homes within the fire perimeter, with elevated concentrations of biomass burning marker, toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and metals in dust samples. These findings suggest a potential threat to human health due to the enhanced concentration of hazardous substances.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Talia L. Spark, Colleen E. Reid, Rachel Sayko Adams, Alexandra L. Schneider, Jeri Forster, Lauren M. Denneson, Mary Bollinger, Lisa A. Brenner
Summary: Since 2002, deaths due to suicide, alcohol-related, or drug-related causes have doubled in the USA, with veterans being disproportionately affected. Limited research has been conducted on the relationship between community-level factors and spatial clustering of these deaths. This study explored community-level relationships in Colorado veterans and compared death rates with the general adult population.
INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria A. Martin, Olga Alcaraz Sendra, Ana Bastos, Nico Bauer, Christoph Bertram, Thorsten Blenckner, Kathryn Bowen, Paulo M. Brando, Tanya Brodie Rudolph, Milena Buchs, Mercedes Bustamante, Deliang Chen, Helen Cleugh, Purnamita Dasgupta, Fatima Denton, Jonathan F. Donges, Felix Kwabena Donkor, Hongbo Duan, Carlos M. Duarte, Kristie L. Ebi, Clea M. Edwards, Anja Engel, Eleanor Fisher, Sabine Fuss, Juliana Gaertner, Andrew Gettelman, Cecile A. J. Girardin, Nicholas R. Golledge, Jessica F. Green, Michael R. Grose, Masahiro Hashizume, Sophie Hebden, Helmke Hepach, Marina Hirota, Huang-Hsiung Hsu, Satoshi Kojima, Sharachchandra Lele, Sylvia Lorek, Heike K. Lotze, H. Damon Matthews, Darren McCauley, Desta Mebratu, Nadine Mengis, Rachael H. Nolan, Erik Pihl, Stefan Rahmstorf, Aaron Redman, Colleen E. Reid, Johan Rockstrom, Joeri Rogelj, Marielle Saunois, Lizzie Sayer, Peter Schlosser, Giles B. Sioen, Joachim H. Spangenberg, Detlef Stammer, Thomas N. S. Sterner, Nicola Stevens, Kirsten Thonicke, Hanqin Tian, Ricarda Winkelmann, James Woodcock
Summary: Recent research highlights the importance of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and the potential ways to achieve this goal, such as through demand-side and nature-based solutions. It also emphasizes the significant impacts of political challenges on the effectiveness of carbon pricing.
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
