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The Relationship Between Levels of Greenery and Perceived Clinical Signs of Non-Communicable Diseases in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Importance: Urban green spaces may reduce the prevalence of non-communicable disease (NCD) symptoms by mitigating environmental risk factors such as pollution and stress. However, evidence from African cities remains limited. Objective: To evaluate the association between levels of urban greenery and the perceived prevalence of clinical signs of non-communicable diseases in selected municipalities of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Design Setting and Participants: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 2018 to 2021 in five municipalities of Abidjan, selected to reflect different socioeconomic strata. A total of 359 adult residents were randomly selected using a two-stage sampling method. Vegetation levels were assessed using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), derived satellite imagery, and survey data were collected on self-reported symptoms, demographics, and behavioral factors. Exposure: Residential greenery levels, categorized into low (< 6%), medium (6-15%), and high (15-40%) vegetation cover based on NDVI classification at the municipal level. Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcomes were the frequencies of self-reported clinical signs associated with five NCD categories: cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, psychological, and digestive. Associations were assessed using multivariable linear regression models adjusted for sociodemographic, behavioral, and dietary confounders. Results: Moderate greenery (6-15%) was associated with a lower prevalence of cardiovascular (β = -0.59; 95% CI: -1.27 to 0.09; Conclusions and Relevance: These findings suggest that moderate residential greenery may be associated with a reduced prevalence of certain NCD symptoms, particularly cardiovascular and respiratory, in a sub-Saharan African context. Urban greening policies could offer a cost-effective strategy to improve public health in rapidly urbanizing cities such as Abidjan.
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