Urbanization and the Future of Population Health

Kadakia, Kushal T; Galea, Sandro

doi:10.1111/1468-0009.12624

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“…The role of local government is to promote every human right of the inhabitants and to ensureas far as possible-a high standard of living. Cities need to stand above fragmented interventions and works and adopt a more integrated approach to urban health through urban policymaking and planning [38].…”

Section: Urban Planning and Urban Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Urban Health in Urban Planning—Exploring the Status: A Survey in Greek Local Authorities

Alexandropoulou,

Fousteris,

Didaskalou

et al. 2023

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Health and urban planning have long diverted their courses since their initial common evolution as a remedy for infectious diseases that spread out in Western European cities during the late 19th century. Today, this link is still missing, as urban planning seems to overlook health as a strategic parameter. In designing sustainable cities, attention has been shifted towards the environmental effects of urban planning, leaving behind the direct and indirect effects on human health and jeopardizing citizens’ quality of life. Despite global efforts (WHO, Urban Agenda), urban health continues to be examined in relation to illness research and health care provision in urban environments, while policy-making in cities refrains from engaging in urban health interventions through urban planning. A survey conducted among Greek municipalities explores the status and discloses the absence of the parameter “health” from urban planning and the implementation of only fragmentary actions. The main results presented in this article record the status and mentality of local authorities, elected representatives, and higher executives regarding health through urban planning. To promote a change in the mindset of planners, local actors, and decision-makers, the article proposes a conceptual framework for implementation in local authorities and highlights its main attributes.

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Section: Urban Planning and Urban Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Urban Health in Urban Planning—Exploring the Status: A Survey in Greek Local Authorities

Alexandropoulou,

Fousteris,

Didaskalou

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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“…However, urban environments are also associated with pollution, overcrowding, and health inequalities. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 China has undergone an unprecedented urbanization process, with over 600 million people migrating from rural areas to cities, resulting in many megacities with populations exceeding 10 million inhabitants. 5 , 6 However, within the country, there is significant heterogeneity in life expectancy.…”

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confidence: 99%