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Physical and Mental Health Impacts of Household Gardens in an Urban Slum in Lima, Peru

Korn A., Bolton S.M., Spencer B., Alarcon J.A., Andrews L., Voss J.G.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 15, No. 8

Urban Farm DB summary

A longitudinal pilot study examining the feasibility and health outcomes of household garden implementation in a Lima urban slum, collecting anthropometric and mental health data at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months, finding positive associations with nutritional status and wellbeing.