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. 2014 Feb 6;9(2):e87913. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0087913

Table 3. Gardeners' levels of concern about contaminants in their garden, by perceived soil test status.

“Has your soil been tested for contaminants?” “Did the results reveal a problem with contamination?” Number of respondents Average level of concern (1–5)* among respondents
No NA 14 2.5
Unsure NA 16 1.7
Yes No 20 2.6
Yes Unsure 9 2.0
Yes Yes** 11 2.4

NA: Not applicable.

*

On a scale of one to five, with five being the most concerned.

**

8 of these 11 respondents indicated they discontinued growing food crops in contaminated areas; two indicated the soil was remediated; one was unsure whether corrective action was taken.