Effects of Spatial Resolution on the Associations Between Urban Green Landscape and Human Health

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Landscape patterns influence ecological processes and subsequently affect how human beings interact with the environment and derive benefits from ecosystem services. Studies that examine these patterns and processes rely heavily on spatial data, whereby the observed relationships can vary subject to the change in spatial resolution. This phenomenon is known as the modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP). Urban green landscape is identified as an important factor in promoting human health through a broad range of ecosystem services, including providing places for physical activity and social engagement, and ameliorating adverse environmental effects.Keywords | Spatial resolution, Landscape metrics, Green landscape, Life expectancy