City living linked to lower stroke risk (English, Level A1)

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.

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researcher — a person who studies data or people

Researchers

satellite image — a picture of Earth from space

satellite 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 brain

strokes

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City living linked to lower stroke risk^{CEFR A1}

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