Explore what we’re learning about improving health in cities.
Children's mental health
A review of national data, academic research, and families’ experiences to understand how the policy landscape around children’s mental health and social development can be more equitable and impactful.
Urban Health
In 2023, Impact on Urban Health supported over 100 outstanding partners to find solutions to ill-health in cities. Our Executive Director, Peter Babudu, presents a roundup of their achievements.
Health effects of air pollution
Arup have created an innovative tool, which can help construction companies to plan, monitor, and manage their polluting emissions.
Data
In September 2023, the second round of the Civic Data Innovation Challenge launched. Michael Rigby reveals the four groups to develop their data projects with up to £60,000 funding.
Urban health
We're developing a new strategic partnership with Black Thrive Global.
Data
Two years ago, we launched our first Urban Health Index (UHI). We have now updated our index, the data, measurements and the look and feel.
Financial foundations for adult health
Mental, physical, and financial health are deeply connected. We wanted to find out if available apps are helpful to residents of Lambeth and Southwark, especially those with health problems. This is one of the few studies on Open Banking conducted with people on low incomes.
Health effects of air pollution
There’s a perception that burning wood is a cheaper way to heat a home. New research we’ve supported by Global Action Plan shows not only is that not true, but there are significant hidden costs to burning wood.
Health effects of air pollution
Black Resistance: Black History Month, Clean Air and Black Maternal Health
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