Proximity to public green spaces and depressive symptoms among South African residents: a population-based study

Proximity to public green spaces and depressive symptoms among South African residents: a population-based study

Abstract Background Exposure to green spaces has been suggested to improve mental health and may reduce the risk of depression. However, there is generally limited evidence on the association between green spaces and depression originating from low-and middle-income countries and Africa in particula...

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Main Authors: Busisiwe Shezi, Hilbert Mendoza, Darshini Govindasamy, Lidia Casas, Yusentha Balakrishna, Jason Bantjes, Renée Street
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Depression
Green spaces
Proximity to public green spaces
Low-and middle-income countries
South Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18385-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18385-1

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