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Urban Trees Cut Cardiovascular Risk by 4%, Study Finds
1/22/2026
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Story summary
- A study led by the University of California, Davis, links more urban trees to a 4% lower cardiovascular disease risk.
- Areas with higher grass coverage show a 6% higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Researchers analyzed over 350 million street-view images and health data from nearly 89,000 women.
- The findings support prioritizing urban tree planting and targeted public health interventions focused on urban forestry.
