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Tier 1 — Meta-analysis / systematic reviewPeer-reviewed

Soil, food security and human health: a review

Oliver, M.A.; Gregory, P.J.

2015

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Summary

Research article addressing Soil, food security and human health: a review (Global (with UK-relevant perspectives) scope). Describes approach and implications for (Conceptual links between soil management, food security and health outcomes; measures: Summarises roles of soil in food quantity and quality, and associated health…). Relevant to farming systems, soils & land use…

UK applicability

Directly relevant to UK debates on soil health as a foundation for food security and public health.

Key measures

Summarises roles of soil in food quantity and quality, and associated health risks and benefits

Outcomes reported

Conceptual links between soil management, food security and health outcomes

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil health & biology
Study type
Systematic Review
Study design
Review article
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global (with UK-relevant perspectives)
System type
Agricultural soils; food systems
DOI
10.1111/ejss.12145
Catalogue ID
XL0040

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