| 2010Descriptive resource
Urbanization and health: health equity and vulnerable populations: case studies from the Eastern Mediterranean Region

The preliminary evidence presented by these studies provides a powerful argument for city planners, municipal authorities, nongovernmental organizations and civil society in their efforts to improve urban health. It is intended to be used as an advocacy tool to sensitize policy-makers and parliamentarians...

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

Urbanization and health: health equity and vulnerable populations: case studies from the Eastern Mediterranean Region

, | 2010Descriptive resource
Integrating Health Impact Assessment in Urban Design and Planning: The Manukau Experience

"This paper explores how a HIA process was used to forge closer links between health and urban design agendas in Manukau City. The case study reveals many common interests among public health and urban designers/planners, and also reveals how a public health-oriented approach was able to engage people...

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Country | Author/Publisher: Ministry of Health, New Zealand

Integrating Health Impact Assessment in Urban Design and Planning: The Manukau Experience

, | 2003Action oriented | Descriptive resource
Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors

UK research initiative looking at the quality of life impact for older people of spending time outdoors, and the barriers and facilitators to that. Found higher quality of life and activity levels for participants who lived in environments that provided easier and more enjoyable outdoor activity and...

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

Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors

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