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This study investigates whether physician-assessed morbidity is also related to green space in people\u2019s living environment.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Morbidity data were derived from electronic medical records of 195 general practitioners in 96 Dutch practices, serving a population of 345\u2009143 people. Morbidity was classified by the general practitioners according to the International Classification of Primary Care. The percentage of green space within a 1\u2009km and 3\u2009km radius around the postal code coordinates was derived from an existing database and was calculated for each household. 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