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August 25, 2025Applied SciencesOpen Access

Modulating Effects of Urbanization and Age on Greenspace–Mortality Associations: A London Study Using Nighttime Light Data and Spatial Regression

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LFLiwen FanWCWei Chen

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals greenspace access reduces mortality rates in urban populations, suggesting tailored urban planning.

Key Points

  • Greenspace accessibility is linked to a significant reduction in mortality, particularly for respiratory diseases.
  • In London, over 60% of residents live within 300 m of greenspace, but 20% do not meet WHO standards.
  • Utilizing nighttime light data, the study employed geographically weighted regression across 983 neighborhoods.
  • Findings highlight the need for equitable greenspace planning in urban areas to enhance health outcomes.

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Fan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af61fdad7bf08b1eae2903https://doi.org/10.3390/app15179328
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