Research Scholar, Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India, Email id: ratheriq@gmail.com
Online published on 10 April, 2019.
There is increasing evidence that horticulture nurtures substantial human health benefits. Studies reported a wide range of health outcomes, such as reductions in depression, anxiety, and body mass index, as well as increases in life satisfaction, quality of life, and sense of community. The present study studied the impact of horticulture on human health. The present study used the data of the different reports to substantiate the analysis. The estimates showed a significant positive effect of gardening and fruit consumption on the health outcomes. This study has provided robust evidence for the positive effects of gardening and fruit consumption on human health. A regular dose of gardening can improve public health.
Horticulture, Gardening, Health, Consumption
