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.
With Wellcome Trust
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Explore what we’re learning about improving health in cities.
Health effects of air pollution
Arup have created an innovative tool, which can help construction companies to plan, monitor, and manage their polluting emissions.
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.
Communicating clearly about the connection between wood burning and air pollution could improve public health. That’s why we’re publishing research for councils and campaigners about the most effective ways to talk about wood burning.
Changes to streets can improve public health.
In December 2022, the Chief Medical Officer for England – Professor Chris Whitty – published his annual report, and it focused on air pollution. Kate Langford, Programme Director of our Health effects of air pollution programme, and Professor Whitty explain why there is hope in the efforts to improve air quality.
We’ve been working with the Centre for Low Emission Construction (CLEC) to find ways to reduce air pollution from construction sites.
Quantifying the health and economic impacts of NO2 and PM2.5
Health effects of air pollution • Research and development
A report from our community research into people's experiences of air pollution in Lambeth and Southwark
Learnings report and digital event highlights
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