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,…
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Briefings
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…
Published 07/11/22
Insights into life conditions of residents in social housing in Medellin, Colombia for healthier housing
Insights into life conditions of residents in social housing in Medellin, Colombia to contribute to the planning and management of…
