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Study Finds Green Spaces Reduce ADHD, Autism Risks

7/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Rutgers Health reveals that access to green spaces during pregnancy and early childhood significantly lowers the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism. Analyzing data from over 1.8 million Medicaid mother-child pairs, researchers found that urban and disadvantaged communities benefit the most, highlighting the urgent need for improved green space access to foster healthier developmental outcomes.

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A groundbreaking study by Rutgers Health reveals that access to green spaces during pregnancy and early childhood significantly lowers the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism. Analyzing data from over 1.8 million Medicaid mother-child pairs, researchers found that urban and disadvantaged communities benefit the most, highlighting the urgent need for improved green space access to foster healthier developmental outcomes.