Urban public health

Urban public health must evolve to accommodate denser populations and reduce the potential dangers that come with it. Urban public health is a general term that refers to various issues affecting urban populations.

Although rural and urban public health face the same difficulties, the specifics of urban life demand very different solutions to these problems.

Urban communities have several advantages over rural areas, including easy access to jobs, access to culture, and access to education. Unfortunately, these advantages will come with disadvantages as the urban population continues to grow, making city dwellers more vulnerable to pollution, toxic air and disease, as the Covid 19 situation has shown us.

Urban transport has developed into a whole new industry as the use of private cars also reduces the number of passengers on public transport. As more and more people walk and cycle, it has been noticed that many cities are not particularly walkable, have little green space and limited opportunities for recreation.

There are many ways cities can improve people’s health. Many of the world’s largest cities have already taken big steps in the right direction, and one of the positive effects of the coronavirus pandemic is the rapid advancement of these projects.

To this end, cities must develop strategies to reduce air pollution, reduce noise, promote physical exercise and healthy living, and increase public spaces. It is also important to make all public transport and mobility solutions reasonable by reducing fares, improving cycling infrastructure, walking and promoting car-free streets.

Under normal circumstances, cities offer better medical benefits than rural areas, but the pandemic has turned urban areas into hotbeds for viral infections. To help reduce pressure on the healthcare system, there are a number of smart healthcare measures that authorities can implement, using secure terminals with geo-location technology, vulnerable citizens can call for ambulances, take preventative action and receive online consultations.

The population is currently using these services, and authorities should regularly analyze urban public health data and update care solutions to adapt accordingly.