Title

The Urban Health Index: A Handbook for its Calculation and Use

Authors

Scott Weaver, Georgia State UniversityFollow
Dajun Dai, Georgia State UniversityFollow
Christine E. Stauber, Georgia State UniversityFollow
Riuyan Luo, Georgia State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Abstract

The Urban Health Index (UHI) is a single metric that can be used to measure and map the disparities in health determinants and outcomes in urban areas. This Handbook is primarily intended for those who want to calculate the UHI for a particular geographic area of interest.

Comments

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The Urban Health Index: A Handbook for its Calculation and Use. World Health Organization Press, (c) 2014.
http://www.who.int/kobe_centre/publications/urban_health_index_toolkit/en/

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Recommended Citation

The Urban Health Index: A Handbook for its Calculation and Use. World Health Organization Press, 2014.