Environ Health Perspect September 2016 PMID 27074702

Exposure to Greenness and Mortality in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of Women.

Peter James, Jaime E Hart, Rachel F Banay, Francine Laden

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Several discussions focus on the essential connection between green spaces and health, quoting statistics from the study, such as the 12% lower mortality rate and improvements in mental health and social engagement for women living near greenery. The use of encouraging phrases like 'need a reason to go outside?' and the emphasis on 'longer life' and 'nature therapy' reflect a positive and approachable tone that enhances interest and engagement in the topic.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions align with the study’s findings, highlighting the benefits of greenery on women's health and longevity.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate strong curiosity about the relationship between nature and health, often linking to previous studies.

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Participants engage deeply, discussing specific statistics and implications of the study, showing an understanding of the research context.

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Contributors express a belief that the findings could lead to significant changes in urban planning and public health policy.

Abstract in brief

  • Exposure to greenery may reduce mortality risk among women by decreasing harmful environmental factors and promoting physical activity and social engagement.
  • A study involving over 108,000 women found that those living in areas with high levels of greenness had a 12% lower rate of all-cause non-accidental mortality compared to those in the least green areas.
  • Findings suggest that increased vegetation could improve health outcomes by mitigating climate change effects, lowering respiratory and cancer mortality, and enhancing mental well-being.

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Wrath Of Gnon
@wrathofgnon · X

Large 2016 study found women living near nature live longer: “The association between greenness & mortality was explained by improving mental health, increasing social engagement as well as by lowering air pollution exposure, increasing physical activity.” https://t.co/2x4ecCtrlZ https://t.co/oC2mrFYaox

Apr 14, 2021 · 119 likes · 29 shares · 163,476 followers View post →
Dr Alexey Kulikov
@KulikovUNIATF · X

Women living near #nature have a 12% lower death rate than those living far from nature. The co-benefit of living near greenery is due to improved #mentalhealth, better #social engagement, increased #PhysicalActivity and lower exposure to #airpollution. https://t.co/C2Os84r7dH https://t.co/517SpOQvZv

Jul 16, 2019 · 60 likes · 27 shares · 63,001 followers View post →
Maria Glymour
@MariaGlymour · X

@MKushel Now onto greenspace and health. Normalized difference vegetation index (NVDI). Evidence on health effects mixed but usually positive. Cites Peter James' work (https://t.co/L11ILT7WtP is Peter not on twitter!? ) https://t.co/wS5NUhjsJm

Nov 22, 2019 · 4 likes · 7,506 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

植物に囲まれた

Jun 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,736 followers View post →
Patrick Walter
@PatrickBWalter · X

Need a reason to go outside? Check this out: Exposure to Greenness and Mortality in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of Women https://t.co/gMvFuSkm22

May 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 583 followers View post →
Şerafettin Bayrakdar
@bayrakdar.bsky.social · Bluesky

Belediyeler, Ulaştırma Bakanlığı, Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanlığı, Çevre ve Şehircilik Bakanlığı gibi kurumların talan ettiği yeşil alanların sağlığımıza etkileri. youtu.be/MYL7bfBxC2Q?...

Apr 21, 2025 · 2 likes View post →

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Mitsu Health
@MitsuMaHealth · X

Think about this for a moment: Those who spend time in nature each week live longer and report more vitality. Where might you step outside and listen? James et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2016, https://t.co/Ti3CbZzFfo

Jul 6, 2025 · 469 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

植物に囲まれた

Jun 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 3,736 followers View post →
Şerafettin Bayrakdar
@bayrakdar.bsky.social · Bluesky

Belediyeler, Ulaştırma Bakanlığı, Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanlığı, Çevre ve Şehircilik Bakanlığı gibi kurumların talan ettiği yeşil alanların sağlığımıza etkileri. youtu.be/MYL7bfBxC2Q?...

Apr 21, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
RealFoodOptometrist
@ajwodecki · X

Green Light and Mortality https://t.co/A8k05V9n8F

Oct 9, 2023 · 10,635 followers View post →
Walter Urban
@soil1985uga · X

Exposure to Greenness and Mortality in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of Women | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 124, No. 9 https://t.co/64OT08YcFE

Aug 31, 2023 · 435 followers View post →
Jonathan Smith
@Jonatha80030534 · X

RT @wrathofgnon: Large 2016 study found women living near nature live longer: “The association between greenness & mortality was explained…

Dec 4, 2022 · 29 shares · 191 followers View post →
Dr. Kris Edward
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Hansen
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mr. drs. Peter Baars
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Omero
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Machi (paswg s2 lets goooo)
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Unabooster
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martin_fff
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Wrath Of Gnon
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RT @wrathofgnon: Large 2016 study found women living near nature live longer: “The association between greenness & mortality was explained…

Dec 4, 2022 · 29 shares · 163,476 followers View post →
Martin Ward
@RealMartinRWard · X

"Higher levels of green vegetation associated with decreased mortality" https://t.co/SVDrddo7PM

Nov 13, 2022 · 255 followers View post →
DMP
@DMPender · X

.@HarvardEnvHlth study found that living in or around green areas resulted in longer life expectancy and improved mental health for women https://t.co/Ma50RbFyZc

Sep 10, 2021 · 1,008 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

関係性が良いことが多い 周囲に自然が多いと日常の活動量も多くなる 大気汚染のレベルが低い なによりも影響が大きいのがメンタルヘルスの改善効果 今回の計算によれば自然がもたらすメリットの30%はメンタルの改善が原因だった https://t.co/RPLLm4pffK #自分用メモ

May 27, 2021 · 178 followers View post →
hæmli
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Apr 18, 2021 · 29 shares · 129 followers View post →
Virginia Tym #SolidarityWithUkraine #SaveOurNHS
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Conscious Caracal
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Lynx In The Shadows
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Robert Duigan
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Apr 14, 2021 · 29 shares · 16,266 followers View post →
Jeff Stanford
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RT @wrathofgnon: Large 2016 study found women living near nature live longer: “The association between greenness & mortality was explained…

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Lady Astor
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Dan Borsch
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@lpha
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Cowudi
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Poison Trail
@BayernSkeptic · X

RT @wrathofgnon: Large 2016 study found women living near nature live longer: “The association between greenness & mortality was explained…

Apr 14, 2021 · 29 shares · 416 followers View post →
Wrath Of Gnon
@wrathofgnon · X

Large 2016 study found women living near nature live longer: “The association between greenness & mortality was explained by improving mental health, increasing social engagement as well as by lowering air pollution exposure, increasing physical activity.” https://t.co/2x4ecCtrlZ https://t.co/oC2mrFYaox

Apr 14, 2021 · 119 likes · 29 shares · 163,476 followers View post →
Patrick Walter
@PatrickBWalter · X

Need a reason to go outside? Check this out: Exposure to Greenness and Mortality in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of Women https://t.co/gMvFuSkm22

May 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 583 followers View post →
සුනිලි (they/them)
@sunili · X

P happy with my recent decision to replace human interaction with plants. Citation: “Exposure to Greenness and Mortality in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of Women,” P James, J E Hart, R F Banay, F Laden, Environmental Health Perspectives (2016) https://t.co/mxzRomef7D

Dec 15, 2019 · 1 like · 5,998 followers View post →
#TeamTrees Bot
@teamtreesbot · X

RT @johnlapuma: Women who live among lush greenery- 41% lower death rate for kidney disease, 34% lower death rate for respiratory disease (…

Dec 4, 2019 · 2 shares · 631 followers View post →
Melon
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RT @johnlapuma: Women who live among lush greenery- 41% lower death rate for kidney disease, 34% lower death rate for respiratory disease (…

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Dr John La Puma
@johnlapuma · X

Women who live among lush greenery- 41% lower death rate for kidney disease, 34% lower death rate for respiratory disease (trees' leaves trap air pollutants) and 13% lower death rate for cancer. https://t.co/8UMMYGJ6vn #agreenrx #teamtrees #naturetherapy @MrBeastYT https://t.co/eP8r1xk0cU

Dec 4, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 7,418 followers View post →
Maria Glymour
@MariaGlymour · X

@MKushel Now onto greenspace and health. Normalized difference vegetation index (NVDI). Evidence on health effects mixed but usually positive. Cites Peter James' work (https://t.co/L11ILT7WtP is Peter not on twitter!? ) https://t.co/wS5NUhjsJm

Nov 22, 2019 · 4 likes · 7,506 followers View post →
FORAM Initiatives
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Jul 18, 2019 · 174 followers View post →
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Jul 18, 2019 · 200 followers View post →
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Nili Majumder
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@Tweet_Nutrition · X

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RT @KulikovUNIATF: Women living near #nature have a 12% lower death rate than those living far from nature. The co-benefit of living near g…

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Evangeline Mantzioris PhD APD AccSD
@EMantzioris · X

Higher exposure to green vegetation areas near homes associated with decreased mortality in women https://t.co/4Yn7ESv5zI

Jul 16, 2019 · 1 like · 1,166 followers View post →
Kyle2U Mental Health
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ކޕޓ ޑރ. މުޙައްމަދު އަޝުރަފު CPT Dr Mohamed Ashraf
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Silvia Neri
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RT @KulikovUNIATF: Women living near #nature have a 12% lower death rate than those living far from nature. The co-benefit of living near g…

Jul 16, 2019 · 27 shares · 307 followers View post →
Dr Alexey Kulikov
@KulikovUNIATF · X

Women living near #nature have a 12% lower death rate than those living far from nature. The co-benefit of living near greenery is due to improved #mentalhealth, better #social engagement, increased #PhysicalActivity and lower exposure to #airpollution. https://t.co/C2Os84r7dH https://t.co/517SpOQvZv

Jul 16, 2019 · 60 likes · 27 shares · 63,001 followers View post →
Amy Lou Jenkins
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Green living = longer life. https://t.co/TSwpzDZ1Lh

Jun 23, 2019 · 465 followers View post →
PEPID LLC
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“Higher levels of green vegetation were associated with decreased mortality… vegetation may provide opportunities for physical activity, reduce harmful exposures, increase social engagement, and improve mental health” via @EHPonline https://t.co/Veviz1GFGW https://t.co/WIOYJ4wHig

Feb 1, 2019 · 996 followers View post →
TinyFrighteningWoman
@Baba_Lilith · X

@Archieislander The study says it was adjusted for these factors though . . . https://t.co/FPqQYCYRrQ

Jan 10, 2019 · 611 followers View post →
Julie Anne
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Exposure to Greenness and Mortality in a Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study of Women https://t.co/co5vh6H38S

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