IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

Cities Under Pressure: Addressing Urban Health Threats in the Era of Industrialisation and Sustainable Development Goals

Cities Under Pressure: Addressing Urban Health Threats in the Era of Industrialisation and Sustainable Development Goals
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Tiago Manuel Horta Reis da Silva (King's College London, UK)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 30
Source title: Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Its Intersection With Health and Well-Being
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Sandeep Poddar (Lincoln University College, Malaysia)and Waliza Ansar (Behala College, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9755-8.ch003

Purchase


Abstract

Rapid urbanisation, fueled by population growth and industrialisation, poses significant threats to public health, particularly in densely populated areas. This chapter explores the interplay of pollution, overcrowding, and industrial activities in exacerbating health disparities in urban settings. Drawing from evidence-based research and case studies, the chapter highlights innovative approaches to mitigating urban health risks, including green infrastructure, integrative health interventions, and policy reform. The chapter also examines how sustainable urban planning and community-driven initiatives can align with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), emphasising the need for equitable, resilient urban health systems.

Related Content

Muhammad Farooq Umer. © 2026. 28 pages.
Awesh Khati, Anindita Das, Debajit Karmakar. © 2026. 26 pages.
Minhaj Ahmed Qidwai, Mohammad Kabir Gawhari. © 2026. 20 pages.
Fozia Asif, Minhaj Ahmed Qidwai. © 2026. 14 pages.
Saurabh Chandra, Bhupinder Singh. © 2026. 20 pages.
Anshika Tyagi, Vishal Jain. © 2026. 26 pages.
Saleema Gulzar, Samina Subzali Vertejee, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Rozina Karmaliani. © 2026. 16 pages.
Body Bottom