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Health and wellbeing in the changing urban environment: complex challenges, scientific responses, and the way forward
Current opinion in environmental sustainability, v 4(4), pp 465-472
01 Oct 2012
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Abstract
With rapid global urbanization, the importance of understanding relationships between the changing urban environment and human health and wellbeing is being increasingly recognized. However, the science underlying the complexity of linkages is poorly developed. In this paper, we explore the different types of health and wellbeing risks in the urban environment, their dynamic, ever evolving nature, and define both their spatial and socioeconomic dimensions. We also present the new innovative program on Health and Wellbeing in the Changing Urban Environment that was launched recently by the International Council for Science (ICSU) wherein an integrated systems approach is recommended to address this complexity. We conclude by identifying key elements needed for the success of the new science initiative.
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- Title
- Health and wellbeing in the changing urban environment: complex challenges, scientific responses, and the way forward
- Creators
- Xuemei Bai - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITYIndira Nath - Safdarjang HospitalAnthony Capon - University of CanberraNordin Hasan - ICSU Reg Off Asia & Pacific, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDov Jaron - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Current opinion in environmental sustainability, v 4(4), pp 465-472
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems; [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000310766600015
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84867647030
- Other Identifier
- 991019168261204721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Environmental Sciences
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