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This review aims to clarify the effects of urban greenspace on allergies and respiratory health in light of climate change.

February 12, 2025Environmental EpidemiologyOpen Access

Urban greenspace under a changing climate: Benefit or harm for allergies and respiratory health?

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This review aims to clarify the effects of urban greenspace on allergies and respiratory health in light of climate change.
Held a workshop with 20 global participants in Munich, Germany, in May 2024.
Conducted a narrative review capturing insights on greenspace's interactions with climate and human health.
Identified research recommendations focusing on biogenic volatile organic compounds and pollen exposure.
Urban greenspace is positively linked to various health indicators, though mixed evidence exists for respiratory health.
Interactions between urban vegetation, pollen, and biogenic volatile organic compounds affect air quality and health outcomes.
Calls for advanced exposure assessments and policy actions to enhance the health benefits of urban greenspaces were emphasized.

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Narrative review explores the complex role of urban greenspace on respiratory health, highlighting implications for urban planning.

Zhao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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