Urban green spaces and suicide mortality in Belgium (2001-2011) : a census-based longitudinal studY Vrije Universiteit Brussel University of Antwerp
Background
Exposure to green spaces is associated with improved mental health and may reduce risk of suicide. Here, we investigate the association between long-term exposure to residential surrounding greenness and suicide mortality.
Methods
We used data from the 2001 Belgian census linked to mortality register data (2001–2011). We included all registered individuals aged 18 years or older at baseline (2001) residing ...
Exposure to green spaces is associated with improved mental health and may reduce risk of suicide. Here, we investigate the association between long-term exposure to residential surrounding greenness and suicide mortality.
Methods
We used data from the 2001 Belgian census linked to mortality register data (2001–2011). We included all registered individuals aged 18 years or older at baseline (2001) residing ...