Measuring health gains from sustainable development
- Abstract
Measuring health can tell us how well development is advancing the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental and economic. Whether it is transport that reduces air pollution; weather-resistant housing; safe drinking-water from sustainable water resources, or clean energy for all, putting health at the heart of strategies ensures broad public benefit, particularly for the poor and vulnerable. Indicators of healthy development can help identify success stories, barriers, and the extent to which benefits of greener economies are equitably distributed. Examples of health-relevant indicators for six Rio+20 themes are presented here: Sustainable cities, Food, Jobs, Water, Energy and Disaster management. For the complete set of briefs, see: http://www.who.int/hia/green_economy/en/
- Resource Type
- Infographic/poster
- Authors
- WHO Health Security & Environment Cluster (HSE) Public Health & Environment Department (PHE)
- Date
- 2012
- Organization Type
- Other gov
- Health and Human Impact
- Overview/general
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Overview/general
- Solutions
- Active transportation Behavior change Built environment Climate adaptation/resilience Disaster preparedness
- Other
- Co-benefits/co-harms Health surveillance