HealthDay (3/9, Norton) reports a study, “of medical records from more than 415,000 new mothers, found that those living in urban areas with more tree coverage had a lower risk of being diagnosed with postpartum depression, versus women from less-green neighborhoods.” The study found that “for every 10% increase in ‘street-level’ green space, the risk of postpartum depression declined by about 4%.” Furthermore, increased physical activity accounted “for a small portion of the link between green space and lower depression risk,” according to the findings published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas.
Related Links:
— “Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression? “Amy Norton, HealthDay, March 9, 2023