| 2019Descriptive resource
Interventions on diet and physical activity: what works: summary report

A summary of tried and tested diet and physical activity interventions that aim to reduce the risk of chronic NCDs. In terms of UTP, interventions in the following categories are included: policy, environment, workplace, schools, mass media, the community, primary health care, older adults and religious...

Language(s): English; Other | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: Food security and healthier nutrition; Physical activity; Chronic diseases

Interventions on diet and physical activity: what works: summary report

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INHERIT (Inter-sectoral Health and Environment Research for Innovation)

Biophilic design helps make happy and productive workplaces; creates healing and comforting environments in hospitals; shapes schools where children thrive physically, emotionally and academically; and, supports well-being and community in homes and neighbourhoods. Biophilic buildings go well beyond...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: INHERIT project

INHERIT (Inter-sectoral Health and Environment Research for Innovation)

| 2018Descriptive resource
Housing and health guidelines

Covers key areas of housing such as crowding, indoor temperature, accessibility, home injuries and summarizes other relevant WHO guidelines. The guidelines encompass general considerations for policy and good practice recommendations for addressing health problems. The resource is good for reducing...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Country | Author/Publisher: WHO

Housing and health guidelines

| 2018Descriptive resource
Healthy High Streets: Good place-making in an urban setting

This report synthesises the latest and most relevant evidence. Specifically, the report examines how important features of the high street can positively impact on social cohesion, and on mental and physical health. It provides street design principles. Good for making high streets more inclusive,...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Public Health England

Healthy High Streets: Good place-making in an urban setting

| 2018Descriptive resource
Settlement patterns, urban form and sustainability: An evidence review

Chapters on the relationship between settlement patterns, urban form and: Economic productivity, Climate change, Public health, Ageing population. Useful for national governments.   ...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: Royal Town Planning Institute

Settlement patterns, urban form and sustainability: An evidence review

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