Children living near green spaces 'have stronger bones'

[Jilly_in_VA]

Children with more green space near their homes have significantly stronger bones, a study has found, potentially leading to lifelong health benefits.

Scientists found that the children living in places with 20-25% more natural areas had increased bone strength that was equivalent to half a year’s natural growth.

The study, the first of its kind, also found that the risk of having very low bone density was about 65% lower for these children.

Bone strength grows in childhood and adolescence, before plateauing until about the age of 50 and then declining. Increasing the size and accessibility of green spaces for children could therefore prevent fractures and osteoporosis in older people, the researchers said.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/13/children-living-near-green-spaces-tronger-bones-study

[marybourg]

1. Maybe because the people who can afford to live in or near green spaces

can also afford to give their children proper nourishment.

[Jilly_in_VA]

2. Maybe because even poor kids

who live near green spaces, even small ones, can get out and PLAY in them and strengthen their bone structure.

[Maraya1969]

3. I know this is different but I heard that putting plants in your house is good for your health

I don't' know how much they clean the air but going to a greenhouse makes me have a sense of well being.