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- Title
Evaluation of a Health Department Sponsored Community Garden in Houston/Harris County.
- Authors
Biru Yang; Brietzke, Maria P.; Foreman, Faith; Awosika-Olumo, Adebowale; Sindha, Toral F.; Blakeney, Zahyrah C.; Aikins, Janet
- Abstract
The article focuses on the development of the Southwest Multi-Service Center (SWMSC) Community Garden in Houston and Harrison County, Texas. The authors mention that the community garden program was initiated to improve access to and consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as increasing physical activity of people. They state that the program also aims to improve the reach of the Houston Department of Health and Human Services to the community.
- Subjects
HARRISON County (Tex.); HOUSTON (Tex.); TEXAS; COMMUNITY gardens; VEGETABLES; PHYSICAL activity; PHYSICAL fitness; HOUSTON (Tex.). Dept. of Health &; Human Services
- Publication
Texas Public Health Journal, 2012, Vol 64, Issue 4, p10
- ISSN
2574-5859
- Publication type
Article