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The metropolis and the mind: are big cities affecting our mental …

WEBUnanswered questions. Despite detailed demographic, epidemiological and sociological work, this question remains unresolved: no consensus has been formed …

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Mental health: How city and country living compare

WEBAccess to green space in the city and the country. Access to green space (such as parks) is believed to support many aspects of health and well-being – including …

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We should think more about the link between urban design and …

WEBIn fact globally mental health disorders cause more disability than any other NCD.This is particularly true in cities, where our risk of having depression increases by …

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Why coastal living is linked to poor health

WEBBy the seaside: Why coastal living is linked to poor health. The precarious economies of many traditional seaside towns have declined still further since the 1970s …

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Plans for involuntary treatment to target homeless people

WEBOver the past year, cities across the US have unveiled new policy plans to address homelessness amid rising concerns about health and crime – for homeless …

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How does the layout of a city affect its economic success

WEBThe wider body of research shows that the layout of a city has an impact on a wide range of issues such as crime, social inclusion, poverty, and health. Understanding …

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How can cities ensure healthy architecture in an era of rapid

WEBDesign is still the most powerful tool an architect can use: simple design measures, such as opening buildings towards sunnier aspects or adding ventilation in …

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London's healthiest streets have been revealed

WEBLondon’s healthy streets. These boroughs are successfully encouraging residents to shift from cars to more sustainable modes of transportation. The awards …

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Will the US embrace safe drug consumption sites

WEBThe opioid epidemic has been a defining crisis in the US public health landscape over the past decade. Almost 109,000 people died of a drug overdose in the …

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Cities with the purest air revealed

WEBCities’ air pollution levels. The quest for purer skies is not merely an impulsive aspiration but a dire necessity, with the United Nations earmarking it as a key …

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Public spaces are essential – but not yet equal

WEBPublic spaces are essential – but not yet equal. Recognising that not everyone experiences public space in the same way, this environmental neuroscientist …

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What power do US mayors really have

WEBAuthor and legal scholar Richard Schragger says the US's big-city mayors focus on policies far outside their control and lose sight of the ways they can actually …

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As city populations get younger, how can we support children

WEBCity matters: The health and well-being of the young. Fondation Botnar exists to improve the health and well-being of young people living in cities around the …

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America's cleanest and most polluted cities revealed in new report

WEBIn the American Lung Association’s recently released State of the Air report for 2023, the nation received both good news and a sobering reminder of persistent air …

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It’s time we recognise how harmful high-rise living can be for

WEBHigh-rise living evokes unsettling fears – residents could be trapped in a fire, or fall or jump from the tower. The sheer number of people sharing a single building can …

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With green space equity, it’s all about proximity and quality

WEBUrban green spaces have faced a reckoning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although long heralded for their community and social health benefits, parks took on a …

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Ban cars: Cities heeding the call for car-free streets

WEBA growing movement is taking aim at motor vehicles in the quest to solve traffic congestion, slash carbon emissions and create more-livable cities. “Ban cars” has …

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Black soot still plagues the residents of the Niger Delta

WEBSurfaces were always in need of scrubbing with water and soap due to polluting black soot. Limits on outdoor activities increased. But only a few people, like …

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