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Database research record2010·Netherlands

Allotment gardening and health: a comparative survey among allotment gardeners and their neighbors without an allotment

Van den Berg A. E., Van Winsum-Westra M., De Vries S., Van Dillen S. M. E.

Environmental Health

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Comparative survey of Dutch allotment gardeners and non-gardening neighbors finding gardeners, especially older adults, scored better on health, wellbeing, physical activity, and social contacts, evidencing welfare benefits of shared urban gardening.