Public Health Challenges
Almost all population growth over the next 30 years will take place in urban areas, indicating that urbanization is a phenomenon that shows no signs of disappearing.
This phenomenon affects issues such as water, environment, violence and injuries, communicable diseases and risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical activity, harmful alcohol use and risks associated with disease outbreaks. Urbanization is a challenge for several reasons.
* Poor town who suffer disproportionately from many diseases and health problems, including increased risk of violence, and some chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV / AIDS.
* The main social determinants of health in urban contexts outside the purely medical and including infrastructure, access to health and social services, local governance and the distribution of income and opportunity for education.
There are solutions to address the root causes of urban health problems
urban planning can promote healthy habits and safety through investment in active transport, design areas for physical activity and the application of rules against tobacco and for food security.
Improving urban living conditions in housing, water and sanitation will have a major impact in reducing health risks. An inclusive city that is accessible and quality of life for all ages will benefit all residents.
These steps are not necessarily require more funding, but the commitment to direct resources to invest in priority interventions, thus increasing efficiency.
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