The built environment and public health / Russell P. Lopez.
"This text combines an examination of how the physical environment affects our health with a description of how public health and urban planning can work together to create environments that improve human health and well-being. The author covers a wealth of topics including foundations, the joi...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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San Francisco :
Jossey-Bass,
2012.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Online Access: | Click here to view this book |
| Summary: | "This text combines an examination of how the physical environment affects our health with a description of how public health and urban planning can work together to create environments that improve human health and well-being. The author covers a wealth of topics including foundations, the joint history of public health and urban planning, transportation and land use, infrastructure and natural disasters, assessment tools, indoor air quality, water quality, food security, health disparities, mental health, social capital, and environmental justice. The Built Environment and Public Health is written for students and professionals involved in public health, urban planning, transportation, architecture, and the environment"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 416 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1118122100 9781118122105 |