A systematic review of the health and well-being impacts of school gardening: synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence

A systematic review of the health and well-being impacts of school gardening: synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence

Abstract Background School gardening programmes are increasingly popular, with suggested benefits including healthier eating and increased physical activity. Our objectives were to understand the health and well-being impacts of school gardens and the factors that help or hinder their success. Metho...

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Main Authors: Heather Ohly, Sarah Gentry, Rachel Wigglesworth, Alison Bethel, Rebecca Lovell, Ruth Garside
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
School
Gardens
Systematic review
Health
Well-being
Mixed methods
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-2941-0

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