SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH: A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Keywords:
Urban agriculture, community health, sustainability, Chile, integrative research.Abstract
Urban agriculture is emerging as a sustainable strategy to improve food security, environmental quality, and community health. This study investigates the integrative impacts of urban farming initiatives in Santiago, Chile, combining environmental, social, and health data. Using a mixed-methods approach, 120 participants from community gardens were surveyed, and environmental quality metrics, such as soil health and air quality, were analyzed. Results indicate that urban agriculture improves nutrition, fosters social cohesion, reduces environmental pollutants, and enhances mental well-being. Policy implications for urban planning and community health promotion are discussed. The study demonstrates the value of holistic, interdisciplinary research in addressing complex societal challenges.
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