Social Determinants of Health
We work to address the social, physical and economic conditions that impact upon health, by compiling and disseminating evidence on what works to address these determinants, building capacity and advocating for more action.

Urban health

Within the Social Determinants of Health Department, the cross-cutting work stream on urban health focuses on improving health at city level and has five main areas of work: normative work, including building the evidence base of what works to enhance urban health; building partnerships and networks to scale up implementation of effective interventions; developing synergies across different urban health initiatives; capacity building in addressing urban health; and global advocacy.

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Urban health capacities assessment and response: Health-promoting land rights planning for urban food security and shelter, Lira city, Uganda

Assessing and using capacities that create synergies across sectors and levels of governance can significantly improve urban health and well-being. The...

Urban health capacities assessment and response: health-promoting urban food systems in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe

Assessing and using capacities that create synergies across sectors and levels of governance can significantly improve urban health and well-being. The...

Urban health capacities assessment and response: preventing falls among older people in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Assessing and using capacities that create synergies across sectors and levels of governance can significantly improve urban health and well-being. The...