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The Urban Health Themes and Urban Factors Associated with Health: A Brief Review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The current situation is of a population shift from rural to urban areas and is the acceleration of urban growth. In this perspective, comprehending how urbanization has affected human health is critical. Hence, the aim of a synthesized review is the current understanding of urban health themes and urban factors associated with health. The most common topics of concern that emerge from the urban health literature can be summarized in three principal themes: social environment, physical environment, and provision of health and social services. Additionally, the results from our review aim to serve as a springboard for a thorough investigation of urban factors associated with health and their causes to improve predictions of the global health burden, influence health system planning and policy, and direct urban design.

Source: Vajira Medical Journal: Journal of Urban Medicine

DOI: 10.62691/vmj.2024.269743

Authors: Jadsada Kunno, Titaporn Luangwilai, Basmon Manomaipiboon, Ittiwat Onklin, Parichat Ong-artborirak, Patcharaporn Krainara, Thanapong Chaichana, Mark Gregory Robson

Institutions: Navamindradhiraj University, Vajira Hospital, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403239889

FWCI: 1.33

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Cited by: 7

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