Healthy city
Healthy city
Healthy city (pronunciation: hel-thee sit-ee) is a term used in public health and urban design to stress the impact of policy on human health. Its modern form derives from a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative on Healthy Cities and Villages in 1986, but has a history dating back to the mid 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Healthy city" is a combination of the words "healthy" and "city". "Healthy" comes from the Old English hǣlth, which means "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well". The word "city" comes from the Old French cite, which is derived from the Latin civitas, meaning "citizenship" or "community".
Definition
A Healthy city is one that is continually creating and improving those physical and social environments and expanding those community resources which enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and in developing to their maximum potential.
Related Terms
- Urban health: This is the study of health in urban environments, including the physical, mental and social well-being of urban populations.
- Public health: This is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Urban design: This is the process of designing and shaping the physical layout and organization of cities, towns and other urban areas.
- World Health Organization (WHO): This is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Healthy city
- Wikipedia's article - Healthy city
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