Dr Agis Tsouros Healthy Cities 16 years of Experience

What influences our Health ? Cancer Cardiovascular diseases Diabetes Mental disorders ………….. Illness Risk Factors Smoking Alcohol/Drugs Inactivity Obesity Air pollution …… Health Determinants Social cohesion Work Housing Physical environment Education Healthcare services ……..

Integrating Health In Urban Planning Political commitment Identify the determinants of health Pull together existing evidence, statistics, opinions Work in partnership and cross sectors Make a plan and make it happen!

WHO Healthy Cities Promote plans and activities for health and sustainable development on a local level within Europe with a focus on the determinants of health, poverty and vulnerable groups Over 1000 cities in 30 countries