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- Researchers study how trees improve human health in cities.
- They check stress levels in many people across neighborhoods.
- The study uses health records and satellite maps.
- They measure long term body stress over time.
- More trees are often linked to better health.
- But trees do not help every community equally.
- Some people still have high stress levels today.
- Factors like poor jobs and discrimination reduce benefits.
- Some racial groups did not gain similar benefit.
- Cities need trees and fair policies for health.
Difficult words
- researcher — A person who studies facts and data.Researchers
- stress — A body's reaction to pressure or problems.stress levels, body stress
- satellite map — A picture of Earth from space.satellite maps
- discrimination — Unfair treatment of people by others.
- neighborhood — The area where people live near each other.neighborhoods
- policy — A rule or plan made by a city.policies
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Discussion questions
- Do you have trees in your neighborhood?
- Do trees make you feel less stressed?
- Should a city make rules about trees and parks?
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