The Future of Global Health is Urban Health
2019
This data interactive from the Council on Foreign Relations examines how urbanization, especially in low-income countries, must address the growing health and environmental challenges impacting those who live in cities and increasingly urbanized areas. By 2050, the global population of those living in cities is projected to increase by 2.5 billion people. The data illustrates the shift of urbanization in developing countries worldwide, driven by natural population growth rather than migration fueled by economic opportunities. As a result of declining infectious diseases and higher life expectancy, the natural growth of cities in developing countries has expanded significantly. The publication discusses this rapid population growth in low and middle-income countries and the resulting challenges, such as overcrowding, inadequate housing, and the need for improved sanitation and public services. Moreover, the spread of disease and increased climate risks, such as air pollution and coastal flooding, represent significant threats to health and well-being in rapidly growing urban areas, highlighting the need to respond to demographic shifts and their impact on health, urban infrastructure, and economic development in cities worldwide.
The Future of Global Health is Urban Health
Source:
The Future of Global Health is Urban Health. Council on Foreign Relations 2019. https://www.cfr.org/article/future-global-health-urban-health.