2020/01/02 by Md Abdul Kuddus, Liz Tynan, Emma S. McBryde · 4 citations
Business, Management and Accounting · Nursing · Social Sciences · #Child Nutrition and Water Access #Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology #Health disparities and outcomes
paper · pdf · doi:10.1186/s40985-019-0116-0
openalex publication_date 2020/01/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23
Urbanization has long been associated with human development and progress, but recent studies have shown that urban settings can also lead to significant inequalities and health problems. This paper is concerned with the adverse impact of urbanization on both developed and developing nations and both wealthy and poor populations within those nations, addressing issues associated with public health problems in urban areas. The discussion in this paper will be of interest to policy makers. The paper advocates policies that improve the socio-economic conditions of the urban poor and promote their better health. Further, this discussion encourages wealthy people and nations to become better informed about the challenges that may arise when urbanization occurs in their regions without the required social supports and infrastructure.