The decisions that cities make in areas such as energy, transport, housing and public space are also decisions that directly affect the health of those who live in these territories. The article highlights the urgency of greater integration between health and urban environment policies.
The central message is that the way cities are planned and managed has direct consequences for the well-being and health of their populations. This relationship between urban environment and public health is presented as something that needs to be more valued in municipal decisions.




