World Health Day 2010
The World Health Day 2010 (7 April) will focus on urbanization and health. The theme reflects the desire to recognize the effects of urbanization on both our collective health on a global scale, as in the health of every one of us.
Virtually all population growth over the next 30 years will take place in urban areas. It affects such matters as water, environment, violence and injuries, non communicable diseases and their risk factors such as the use of snuff, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol and risks of disease outbreaks.
The urban planning can promote healthy habits and safety through investment in active transport, the design of areas for physical activity and the adoption of regulations against snuff and for food safety. It can also promote the improvement of urban living conditions in the areas of housing, water and sanitation. A city that is accessible and inclusive quality of life for all ages will benefit all its inhabitants.
As part of the campaign thousand cities, a thousand lives during the week from 7 to April 11, 2010 will be organized events around the world:
* Mil cities: open to the public streets, public spaces open to health, either for activities in parks, town meetings, cleanups, or close some streets to motor traffic.
* A thousand lives: tell the story of the local promoters of Urban Health, to collect a thousand stories of urban health advocates, for their efforts, have had a considerable impact on the health of their cities.
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