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Why is urban health an issue? And what can be done about it?

Urban Health means putting the needs of people and communities at the heart of the urban planning process to ensure better access to urban services which improve human health for all Except in a few instances, urban health problems are not markedly different from those in rural areas, but their solutions are quite different. The key difference revolves in accommodating the higher density of people spread over large areas. Thus, urban health goes well beyond improved access to health services.

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The goal of this site is to provide multi-sectoral programs and teams with access to resources they can use in designing, implementing and improving urban interventions that will improve health outcomes.
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