Socioeconomic inequalities in residential greenness: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Shkelzen Cekrezi, María Martinez-Andres, Blanca Notario-Pacheco et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined socioeconomic inequalities in residential greenness among urban populations, analyzing 26 studies with over 9 million participants. The results indicated that higher income groups had a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.50 in NDVI compared to lower income groups, and higher education was associated with an SMD of 0.34. The study highlights the unequal distribution of greenness across socioeconomic strata.
Key findings
- Higher income groups had a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.50 in NDVI compared to lower income groups.
- Higher education groups showed a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.34 in NDVI compared to lower education groups.
- Higher income was associated with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.54 for living in greener neighborhoods.
- Higher education was linked to a modest odds ratio (OR) of 1.20 for residing in greener areas.
Why it matters
Understanding the distribution of residential greenness across socioeconomic groups is crucial for addressing environmental injustices. This knowledge can inform urban and public health policies aimed at promoting equitable access to health-enhancing environmental resources.