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Urban Health

URBAN HEALTH

Urbanization has a significant impact on health. Indeed, a rising number of urban dwellers suffer from inadequate housing and transport, poor sanitation and waste management, poor air quality and limited access to quality food and physical activity. However, local and regional governments also play a crucial role in influencing the health and well-being of their residents by shaping the urban environment, adopting policies and providing services which positively impact public health. That is why the GCH works to promote the voice of local and regional governments in health-related global processes and initiatives, in particular at the World Health Organization (WHO).