Published 15/12/23
Can we improve food access for caregivers by expanding a nutrition program to a new grocery store?
Where do pediatric caregivers shop? Can we encourage more local food shopping by expanding a produce prescription program to a…
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Briefings
Published 05/12/23
Cohousing as a model for social health
Despite some evidence the physical design and social structure of cohousing promote social capital, further research into the social health…
Published 05/12/23
How can urban technologies support older people live in neighbourhoods and cities?
What existing technological devices are available to support older people in their neighbourhood and city environments as they age? Using…
Published 04/12/23
Involving residents’ perspectives in healthier redesign of post-war urban neighbourhoods
Post-war neighbourhoods in industrialised countries negatively affect some health choices for residents’ lifestyles. Redesign may help to facilitate more physical…
Published 04/12/23
Physical activity in outdoor spaces; factors impeding compliance with WHO physical activity guidelines
Complying with current physical activity recommendations can reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases by 47% as well as…
Published 15/11/23
Built environment as well as cultural, religious, behavioral, and wealth factors impact participation of physical activity and sports
In megacity Karachi Pakistan, women and girls’ tendency of being overweight or obese is comparatively higher than men and boys….
Published 14/11/23
Water-gender-health nexus in human settlements in the Global South
Water quantity and quality are important for health. We used a gender lens analytical framework together with social justice theory…
