Lessons from Hippocrates for contemporary urban health challenges

Lawrence, Roderick J., Capon, Anthony G. and Siri, José G., (2017). Lessons from Hippocrates for contemporary urban health challenges. Cities & Health, 1(1), 72-82

Document type:
Article
Collection:
UNU-IIGH Articles

Metadata
Links
Versions
Statistics
  • Sub-type Journal article
    Author Lawrence, Roderick J.
    Capon, Anthony G.
    Siri, José G.
    Title Lessons from Hippocrates for contemporary urban health challenges
    Appearing in Cities & Health
    Volume 1
    Issue No. 1
    Publication Date 2017-10-10
    Place of Publication Cities & Health
    Publisher Taylor and Francis
    Start page 72
    End page 82
    Language eng
    Abstract "Complexity is the hallmark of our habitats, our livelihoods and our health. These objects of analysis, understanding and intervention extend from our homes to our streets and neighbourhoods, to the cities and regions beyond our immediate surroundings. They are inscribed in ecological and geopolitical systems that span international and planetary levels. Over two millennia ago in Classical Greece, Hippocrates wrote about the complex web of interconnections that influence health and well-being. To achieve desired outcomes in the cities of today and tomorrow, we must transcend purely biomedical models and apply the principles of ecological public health. Collaborative systems thinking involving different disciplines and professions is essential for the implementation of this new approach, which adopts an integrated conceptual framework drawn from human ecology. This framework can underpin a shared understanding of the interdisciplinary concepts that must be applied during the transdisciplinary processes needed to address urban health challenges. This new approach is particularly important for the implementation of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the New Urban Agenda and related global agreements, as we strive for effective promotion of urban health and well-being in a rapidly changing world."
    Keyword Co-benefit
    Ecological public health
    Sustainable development goals
    Transdisciplinarity
    Urban health
    Copyright Holder Taylor and Francis
    Copyright Year 2017
    Copyright type All rights reserved
    DOI 10.1080/23748834.2017.1372967
  • Versions
    Version Filter Type
  • Citation counts
    Google Scholar Search Google Scholar
    Access Statistics: 524 Abstract Views  -  Detailed Statistics
    Created: Sun, 14 Jan 2018, 14:45:30 JST by Cheah, Swee Neo on behalf of UNU IIGH