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Urban Greening Boosts Newborn Health, Study Reveals

5/8/2025

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Newborns thrive in greener urban areas, according to a Drexel University study. By examining over 36,000 trees planted from 1990 to 2020, researchers discovered that higher tree density correlates with healthier birth weights and reduced pre-term births. This vital research underscores the critical role of urban greening in enhancing maternal and infant health, especially in fast-growing nations like India.

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Newborns thrive in greener urban areas, according to a Drexel University study. By examining over 36,000 trees planted from 1990 to 2020, researchers discovered that higher tree density correlates with healthier birth weights and reduced pre-term births. This vital research underscores the critical role of urban greening in enhancing maternal and infant health, especially in fast-growing nations like India.