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- A study followed many adults across the country.
- Researchers compared people who live in cities.
- City living may lower the risk of stroke.
- Areas with more development had fewer first strokes.
- Scientists used satellite images to measure development.
- They looked near many homes and roads.
- The link stayed after they checked health factors.
- High development can mean more shops and transport.
- Researchers now want to find which features help.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies data or peopleResearchers
- satellite image — a picture of Earth from spacesatellite images
- measure — to find the size or amount of
- development — buildings, roads, shops and other construction
- link — a connection or relationship between two things
- stroke — a sudden illness that affects the brainstrokes
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Discussion questions
- Do you live in a city or a small town?
- Are there many shops and transport near your home?
- Would you like to live near more development? Why or why not?
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