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[Healthy Cities projects in Europe].

Keiko Nakamura1

  • 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 (WHO) Healthy Cities Project empowers local governments to prioritize public health and sustainable development through comprehensive strategies and collaborative efforts, fostering evidence-based policymaking.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Urban Planning
  • Health Policy

Context:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Cities Project is a European initiative.
  • Focuses on integrating health considerations into urban decision-making processes.
  • Promotes local strategies for health and sustainable development.

Purpose:

  • To elevate health as a key agenda item for city leaders.
  • To encourage cities to adopt and implement comprehensive health strategies.
  • To foster a framework for the new public health movement.

Summary:

  • Cities participating in the WHO Healthy Cities Project commit to specific principles and strategies.
  • They establish project infrastructures, define goals, and work towards measurable outcomes.
  • Emphasis is placed on networking, cooperation, and research and development.

Impact:

  • Contributes to more evidence-based policymaking in urban health.
  • Supports the development of a robust framework for public health initiatives.
  • Enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing among European cities on health matters.

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