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  11. Urban Density And Child Health And Wellbeing: A Scoping Review Of The Literature

Urban density and child health and wellbeing: A scoping review of the literature

Luy Dau1, Paula Barros2, Elizelle Juanee Cilliers3

  • 1Te Kura Neehi | School of Nursing, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, New Zealand.

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View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Urban density

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Urban Planning
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Understanding the impact of urban density on child health is crucial for developing healthier cities.
  • Existing research shows varied definitions and measurements of urban density, leading to inconsistent findings.
  • Socio-cultural and local factors significantly influence the relationship between urban environments and child well-being.

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  • To conduct a scoping review on the measurement of urban density and its association with child health and well-being.
  • To synthesize evidence from diverse studies on the multifaceted impacts of urban density on children.
  • To identify gaps in research and propose future directions for understanding urban density's effects on child health.

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  • Systematic search and analysis of 53 studies published between 1972 and 2023.
Keywords:
Child developmentDensificationHealth behavioursMental health

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  • Scoping review methodology to map existing research on urban density and child health outcomes.
  • Qualitative synthesis of findings, considering measurement variations and context-specific factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant variability in the definition and measurement of urban density across studies.
    • Mixed and often inconclusive evidence regarding the association between urban density and physical/mental health.
    • Identified regional differences: positive associations with growth/nutrition in Asia/Africa, negative impacts on development in Europe/North America.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a need for standardized reporting and consistent terminology in urban density research.
    • Context-specific approaches and consideration of social determinants are essential for understanding child health in urban settings.
    • Participatory research methods are recommended to incorporate children's perspectives on urban density and placemaking.
    Scoping literature review
    Urbanization
    Youth