We focus on four complex health issues more prevalent in urban areas
With the Social Progress Imperative, we've developed the first neighbourhood level, health-focused social progress index of its kind.
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Explore what we’re learning about improving health in cities.
Health effects of air pollution
Portfolio Manager Matt Towner explores the role businesses can, and should, play in ensuring economic recovery from the pandemic and health go hand in hand.
Childhood obesity
Portfolio Manager Louise Foreman and Engagement Manager Matthias Lomas from Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation discuss how we are working to shape healthier and more equitable food environments.
Urban health • COVID-19
Five pathways for cross-sector action on urban health equity
Urban health
Our report explores how cities around the world are addressing health inequalities and shares their real-world solutions to pressing urban health issues.
In Shanghai, we saw how the city’s approach to urban health recognises the significance of social and cultural factors on health.
In São Paulo, we researched how cross-sector partnerships and collaboration are at the heart of successful initiatives to address global health concerns.
In Detroit, we learnt about the role philanthropic foundations can play in driving health improvements across the city.
In Paris, we saw how they enabled people across the city to make decisions about how public money is spent to improve urban health.
In Glasgow, we explored the importance of better understanding the social issues affecting health, in order to spot trends and tailor support to key groups.
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