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Next Page >>Well done this is an excellent web site.
From the comments made so far by fellow discussants on improving Urban Health,it looks like the problem is more a lack of 'Political will' on the part of politicians and policy makers to do what has to be done to improve the health outcomes of urban dwellers than it is a lack of ideas .The "new deal" Jacob talked about ,is really the 'magic bullet'for improving urban health.The irony of this story is that Governments are elected to power based on electoral promises to deliver these 'Goods'for better health outcomes.Maybe what we should be focusing on is public health action to improve the "Will" of Government.
There should be concerted efforts by governments and voluntary organisations at rehabilitating the "socially disabled" individuals.As of now, psychiatrists in India donot pay any attention to this aspect.Delinquency is a curse in India.
ABSENCE OF MORAL EDUCATION is at the root of many urban ills.This is with reference to urban life in India and only opinion on African and Islamic nations.
Population education is the most important proposal and it implies that controls and vigilance over risk factors should be permanent, for several years until results can be checked. At the same time, medicals therapies have to be applied in endemic areas in order to check patients early and in a proper way. On the other hand it is important to study geographic and ecologic distribution of infections and injuries as well as to investigate systematically other chronic diseases which inhabit the region. These investigations should point out to the production of a lethality, morbility and risk map in the local areas.
Working in the health sector in India, urban health and its improvement are as much a concern here as the rest of the world. What I would recommend and have found useful is the adoption of YOGA, which is an ancient system of meditation by practising certain asanas (postures)to gain physiological and spiritual mastery. It can easily be adopted into the modern day work life, can be practiced both at home and at work. And if initiated into it early enough becomes a way of life. There is a lot of emphasis here in India to integrate it into the school curriculum's.
I feel strongly, that the greatest priority be that folks take responsibility in the mess that we all have to face in our communities, daily. With our senses we can acknowledge what we have here but, what are we going to do about it? To gain the trust of people, the goverment needs to demonstrate that the system that has been structured by them "works" and not, "repeats". We need affordable housing and training. We need a public safety system that rehabilitates and not facilitates a revolving door.
This was a informative well done article, I learned alot. You have a great PH outreach program going. The article about the Community Health Workers was compelling, and reminded me of our Disaster Teams for earthquakes/flooding -- a way to get the community involved and ACTIVE!! I'll see if there is something similar at Stanford.
To improve health in cities increased outreach must occur using the door to door approach. Sit with a family and together work out individualized plans that incorporate cultural norms. Sell (market)good health to families.
1-improve the maternal and child health and adolescent health. 2- road safety and education about the safety and traffic law. 3-improve the family and community income so we can improve the quality of life so we can the risk factors of disease alone with health education and encourging health behavior.