Alliance for Healthy Cities

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Alliance for Healthy Cities

The Alliance for Healthy Cities (pronunciation: əˈlaɪəns fɔːr ˈhɛlθi ˈsɪtiz) is a global network of cities and other organizations committed to improving urban health. The Alliance was established in 2003 as part of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Healthy Cities project.

Etymology

The term "Alliance for Healthy Cities" is self-explanatory. "Alliance" (Latin: alligare, meaning "to bind to") refers to a union or association formed for mutual benefit. "Healthy Cities" refers to the WHO initiative aimed at improving urban health.

Related Terms

  • Urban Health: The study of health in urban environments, including the factors that contribute to urban health problems and solutions.
  • World Health Organization: The global health arm of the United Nations, responsible for international public health.
  • Healthy Cities: A global movement led by the WHO to put health high on the agendas of decision makers and to promote comprehensive local strategies for health protection and sustainable development.
  • Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.

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