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This review assesses the impact of green and blue spaces on respiratory health in older adults aged over 65.

February 14, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Association between exposure to green and blue spaces and respiratory health in the elderly: a scoping review

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GLGaia Surya LombardiUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore DZDoris ZjalicErasmus University Rotterdam MSManuela Del Sario

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Scoping review shows significant health benefits for elderly through green spaces, linking lower mortality from COPD and lung cancer, highlighting need for more studies on blue spaces.

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This review assesses the impact of green and blue spaces on respiratory health in older adults aged over 65.
Identified studies from Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science between August 2013 to August 2023.
Included both observational and experimental studies.
Used the PCC framework for inclusion criteria and conducted independent data extraction.
27 studies identified, including 24 observational and 3 intervention studies.
Green spaces linked to lower mortality rates from lung cancer, pneumonia, and COPD.
Mixed evidence for short-term respiratory improvements from green space exposure.

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Lombardi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698fd276306598e8538dea03 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26472-8

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Scoping review shows significant health benefits for elderly through green spaces, linking lower mortality from COPD and lung cancer, highlighting need for more studies on blue spaces.

Association between exposure to green and blue spaces and respiratory health in the elderly: a scoping review

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Association between exposure to green and blue spaces and respiratory health in the elderly: a scoping review

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