Published in Science Advances · View the paper (DOI)
Living near protected areas designated by IUCN can have a positive impact on children's wealth levels, reducing poverty by 17% compared to those far away. Children also experience improved growth outcomes, with higher height-for-age scores and lower risk of stunted growth.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Children benefit from living near conservation zones American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Apr 3, 2019 · first to report
- Living near protected areas can have positive impacts on human well-being Oregon State University · Apr 3, 2019