ABSTRACT

Healthy Cites and Urban Policy Research is a collection of papers by leading experts from academia or international organisations who have been involved in the Healthy Cities Movement. It is the first academic work to combine public health with urban planning. Contemporary issues from various perspectives are included which address evaluation, evidence-based practice, accountability, community participation and information technology.

chapter 5|17 pages

Analysis of health determinants for Healthy Cities programmes

Health profiles and indicators

chapter 6|28 pages

Indicators for Healthy Cities

Tools for evidence-based urban policy formation

chapter 9|24 pages

Nurturing Healthy Cities

Research responsibility and accountability