Philadelphia’s Tree Canopy Cover Goals

At a Glance:

Location: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania

Date: 2020

Vital Condition: Thriving Natural World

Determinants of Health: environmental health, thriving natural world

Affected Population: People Living in Poverty

Research Methods: Primary research, Secondary, Quantitative research

Community Types: urban

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This health impact assessment estimates the annual premature mortality burden for adult residents associated with projected changes in tree canopy cover in Philadelphia between 2014 and 2025.

The creation of this HIA Report was supported by a grant from the Health Impact Project. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Pew Charitable Trusts, or the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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