Explore what we’re learning about improving health in cities.
Health effects of air pollution
Air pollution is linked with heart failure, strokes, poor cognition and even lung cancer in older people over 65, with high levels of particulate matter increasing their risk of hospitalisation. Our research shows that older people are less likely to point to poor air quality as an important issue to address.
Financial foundations for adult health
Over the past decade, very little has progressed at a national scale to reduce inequality. We discuss why these health inequalities are not inevitable.
Children's health and food
An assessment of the nutritional quality of approximately 50% of packaged foods and beverages sold in the UK in 2016 and their suitability to be marketed to children
Children's health and food
Sharing what we’ve learnt from our local pilot in Southwark where we introduced small changes to nudge consumers towards healthier options.
Children's health and food
We studied how the built environment shapes how young people eat, and explore the need for transforming transit stops and creating new civic spaces for young people.
Children's health and food
We're exploring ways to make our food environments healthier for children and families.
Children's health and food
We're partnering and collaborating with food retailers and manufacturers to improve local food retail environments.
Children's health and food
Food systems and public life insight report
Financial foundations for adult health
Case studies and practical solutions to help local areas improve health and wellbeing
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