Young people aged 10–24 years constitute 24% of the world's population; investing in their
health could yield a triple benefit—eg, today, into adulthood, and for the next generation …

In light of the rapid global urbanization, providing a better quality of life in cities is becoming
an increasingly critical issue for urban planning. However, the links between the built …

Background Exposure to air pollution and physical inactivity are both significant risk factors
for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These risk factors are also linked so that the …

Executive summary Despite dramatic improvements in survival, nutrition, and education over
recent decades, today's children face an uncertain future. Climate change, ecological …

City planning policies influence urban lifestyles, health, and sustainability. We assessed
policy frameworks for city planning for 25 cities across 19 lower-middle-income countries …

Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases
(NCDs) such as heart disease stroke diabetes and breast and colon cancer. It also helps to …

Contemporary information on the fraction of cancers that potentially could be prevented is
useful for priority setting in cancer prevention and control. Herein, the authors estimate the …

Physical inactivity is one of the leading modifiable risk factors for global mortality, with an
estimated 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared with those who are physically …

Background As populations become increasingly urbanised, the preservation of urban
green space (UGS) becomes paramount. UGS is not just dedicated recreational space such …

Urban vitality and social cohesion both provide multiple benefits in cities. While it has been
argued that urban vitality–the liveliness of cities–may strengthen social cohesion, this has …