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　　Compared with middle-aged and elderly people living in a less green environment, middle-aged and elderly people living in green communities have a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome. This is the main conclusion of a new study by the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal), which provides further evidence for the health benefits of green spaces. Metabolic syndrome is a class of diseases that occur simultaneously, including obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and abnormal fat. It is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes or stroke. So far, many studies have analyzed the relationship between the degree of environmental greening and the various components of metabolic syndrome. In this study, the researchers examined the connection with metabolic syndrome as a whole, and provided overall cardiometabolic health and long-term indicators.

　　The study was published in the journal Environmental Pollution, and it used data from more than 6,000 adults in the UK (aged between 45 and 69 when the study started). Participants underwent four inspections and a series of tests in 14 years (1997-2013), including blood analysis, blood pressure and waist measurement. The degree of greening of the house is determined by satellite images.