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MONDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Children with more access to green areas are more likely to stay near normal weight for their age and gender, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Janice F. Bell, Ph.D., of the University of Washington in Seattle and colleagues examined the association between body mass index (BMI) z-score (the number of standard deviation units that BMI deviates from the mean reference value for age and gender), greenness and residential density in 3,831 children (3 to 16 years old) who received well-child care in an Indiana county. Greenness was determined from satellite images.
The researchers found that children living in greener areas were significantly more likely to have a lower BMI z-score and less likely to have increases in their BMI z-scores over the two-year period (odds ratio 0.87). Residential density was not associated with BMI z-scores regardless of greenness.
"These findings support the exploration of the promotion and preservation of greenspace within neighborhoods as a means of addressing childhood obesity," Bell and colleagues conclude.
MASSIVE social problems are in the making unless action is taken to create more green spaces in the centre of Waterford, its been warned. A planning meeting scheduled for next Monday (July 19) between Council members will now include a discussion on the subject after concerns were voiced this week. Labour councillor Pat Hayes told Monday nights meeting of Council that he was alarmed at The Glen area in particular and wanted to know what was going on there. There wasnt one area where a child could play there, not one spot and the matter had to be looked at seriously. We need to look at development there because its a problem, he said. Were allowing apartment buildings there that are a couple of storeys high and all the times theres not one space for a child to play.
Open space provides recreational areas for residents and helps to enhance the beauty and environmental quality of neighborhoods. But with this broad range of recreational sites comes an equally broad range of environmental issues. Just as in any other land uses, the way parks are managed can have good or bad environmental impacts, from pesticide runoff, siltation from overused hiking and logging trails, and destruction of habitat.
Green space (land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation). Green space includes parks, community gardens, and cemeteries. Schoolyards Playgrounds Public seating areas Public plazas Vacant lots
Lack of community and public access to safe open and green space is a critical area of concern for urban residents in New England.