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Green space is linked with fewer gun-related homicides—but not everywhere

Physical surroundings affect everything from personal well-being to a neighborhood's safety. A new study from The Ohio State University finds that when it comes to preventing gun violence in a community, green space can help, but its location makes a big difference.

Green space is linked with fewer gun-related homicides—but not everywhere
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Physical surroundings affect everything from personal well-being to a neighborhood's safety. A new study from The Ohio State University finds that when it comes to preventing gun violence in a community, green space can help, but its location makes a big difference.

Originally published at Phys.org

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