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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Guide to creating urban public SPACES for children

Public spaces to play are important to children's health and development and are a core right. Yet with increasing urbanization, access to public spaces...

Taking a strategic approach to urban health: a guide for decision-makers: executive summary

Governments face complex health challenges shaped by the evolving interactions of people and institutions with urban environments; these are compounded...

Taking a strategic approach to urban health: a guide for decision-makers

Governments face complex health challenges shaped by the evolving interactions of people and institutions with urban environments; these are compounded...