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[Healthy Cities projects].

Takehito Takano1

  • 1Division of Public Health, Graduate School of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima 1-5-45, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8519, Japan.

Nihon Eiseigaku Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Hygiene
|June 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The World Health Organization's Healthy Cities programme offers a comprehensive policy package to address urban health and environmental challenges. This review explores its key aspects, global developments, and the role of research in promoting healthier urban environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental Science

Context:

  • Rapid global urbanization presents significant health and environmental challenges.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the Healthy Cities programme to address these issues.
  • The programme requires a broad, comprehensive policy approach for effective implementation.

Purpose:

  • To review the concept and approaches of the WHO Healthy Cities programme.
  • To examine the global and regional developments of the Healthy Cities initiative.
  • To highlight the importance of health promotion, research, and intersectoral collaboration in urban health.

Summary:

  • The Healthy Cities programme is a comprehensive policy package for urban health and environmental issues.
  • Key aspects include policy, political commitment, intersectoral collaboration, community participation, and supportive environments.
  • The review covers the programme's concept, global/regional developments, health promotion, and research roles.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for understanding and implementing urban health strategies.
  • Highlights the importance of multi-faceted approaches, including policy, planning, and community engagement.
  • Informs future research and policy development for creating healthier cities worldwide.

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