학술논문

Re-Thinking the Environment, Cities, and Living Spaces for Public Health Purposes, According with the COVID-19 Lesson: The LVII Erice Charter
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Land. September 2023, Vol. 12 Issue 10
Subject
Training
Urban health
Health policy
Preventive medicine
Epidemiology
Natural resources
COVID-19
Medicine, Preventive
Medical policy
Preventive health services
Language
English
ISSN
2073-445X
Abstract
Author(s): Daniela D’Alessandro [1]; Andrea Rebecchi [2]; Letizia Appolloni (corresponding author) [1,*]; Andrea Brambilla [2]; Silvio Brusaferro [3]; Maddalena Buffoli [2]; Maurizio Carta [4]; Alessandra Casuccio [4]; Liliana Coppola [5]; [...]
Background. Urban planning is a key tool to promote health in cities. The COVID-19 emergency accelerated several social, environmental, and digital challenges, stressing the importance of some issues regarding housing, urban mobility, green areas, and health service networks, urban health policies, and actions. These issues were the subject of an intensive residential course (the 57th) held in Erice, Sicily, in June 2021 in the “International School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine G. D’Alessandro”, and the main findings are described here. Methods. Lectures presented the topics, subsequently developed them, and argued them in parallel practical sessions using the World Café technique, since it is well suited for the interaction of participants and the involvement of groups. Results. The World Café provides new insights into how to improve the livability and health of urban spaces, and a set of strategies and actions were proposed for each topic. Discussion and Conclusions. All attendees agreed on the importance of participation in the planning processes, but also on the need for strong political support to ensure the resources needed and a full integration of health with other local policies. A multidisciplinary approach to developing systemic operational capacities and health literacy is considered pivotal to raising awareness and participation.