Oxford University Press - Urban Health Book

As global populations shift toward metropolitan areas, understanding the relationship between city living and well-being becomes a necessity. Urban Health from Oxford University Press explores how the environment of a city shapes the health of its residents. With more than half of the world's population currently living in urban centers, a figure expected to reach two-thirds by 2030, the need for scientific clarity on this topic is growing. This collection examines urban exposures, looking at the specific experiences, choices, and behaviors that arise from city life. By using the common aspects of the urban experience as a lens, the text connects these daily exposures to their direct impact on population health. It provides a necessary framework for understanding how our rapidly consolidating global population affects public health outcomes in an increasingly urbanized world.