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

• Main Authors: Busisiwe Shezi (Author), Hilbert Mendoza (Author), Darshini Govindasamy (Author), Lidia Casas (Author), Yusentha Balakrishna (Author), Jason Bantjes (Author), Renée Street (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...