Published 10/11/22

Making the invisible visible: tuberculosis in Detroit

The face of tuberculosis looks different across metropolitan Detroit. USA born Blacks in Detroit City with tuberculosis experience greater economic disadvantage and…

Published 10/11/22

Who are we designing transport systems for (and who is missing out)? A study from Auckland, New Zealand.

We have transport systems that are designed to privilege the needs of people who are most valued in society. Who…

Published 10/11/22

Perceptions of healthy neighbourhood design among new homebuyers and land developers

What makes a neighbourhood walkable, bikeable, livable, vibrant and healthy? Canadian homebuyers and land developers shared their perspectives on health…

Published 10/11/22

City standards and compliance for telecommunication mast setup, a study from Ghana.

There is growth and expansion of the telecommunication sector in cities, which however pose numerous health and safety concerns; hence,…

Published 10/11/22

Menstruation in focus: where does the waste go? A case study of Blantyre, Malawi

New study shows how culturally sensitive menstrual waste is burned and compromises urban sanitation infrastructure in Malawi and discusses consequences…

Published 07/11/22

Relation between household density and mood during COVID-19 lockdowns, evidence from Ecuador

Researchers demonstrated empirically that COVID-19 lockdowns damaged mood. In fact, their results indicate that there is a negative relationship between…

Published 07/11/22

When and how is a health argument used to justify urban policies in Latin America?

Health arguments are rarely used to justify urban policies in Latin America. A new urban health study suggests we can…

Published 07/11/22

Changes in built environments for physical activity in Sao Paulo city, Brazil

A Brazilian study, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, showed important changes in built environments for physical activity, highlighting these chances across…

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