Health impacts of urban development: key considerations
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Health impacts of urban development: key considerations.
The urban environment is an important determinant of health. Health impact assessment is a tool for systematic analysis of the health consequences of urban development and management. This paper identifies key considerations, including opportunities for physical activity, food access and local economic development. Time use by urban residents has health implications. The schedule for infrastruc...
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عنوان ژورنال: New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1034-7674
DOI: 10.1071/nb07087