Commitment, collaboration and continuity: celebrating Cork as a healthy city
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Date
2023
Authors
O'Mullane, Monica
Cahill, Denise
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Cork City Libraries
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Abstract
Reflecting on the story of Cork as a Healthy City, this book shares the hard-earned experiences of individuals and groups who engage with World Health Organisation (WHO) designated Cork Healthy Cities, in order to improve population health and wellbeing in the city. The book includes chapters on projects partnered with Cork Healthy Cities. Contributors reflect on the future of public health, as well as look to the past at the historical context for public health in Cork. Chapters explore critical topics, such as involving communities within Cork Healthy Cities and promoting health in the climate emergency. This unique and eclectic volume is an indispensable and inspiring guide to promoting a city's health for a wide readership. "Commitment, Collaboration and Continuity: Celebrating Cork as a Healthy City" explores the journey of Cork Healthy Cities, reflecting on future directions, as we continue to promote population health and wellbeing in the beautiful city by the River Lee.
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Environmental health , Public health , 21st century , City planning , Health aspects , Health planning , City and town life , 21st century city planning , Environmental aspects , Social conditions
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O’Mullane, M. and Cahill, D. (eds.) (2023) Commitment, collaboration and continuity: celebrating Cork as a healthy city. Cork: Cork City Libraries.
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