Addressing the Social Determinants of Health: the urban dimension and local government

Published On: 16th September 2026

By: World Health Organization

This report summarises the evidence on the social determinants of health and the built environment, with special reference to the role of local government across countries in the WHO European Region. It draws on the findings of the global Commission on Social Determinants of Health and the European review of social determinants of health and the health divide.

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BCPP funds 22 new projects across Northern Ireland

We are delighted to announce the funding of 22 new BCPP Level 2 projects, which will see the investment of £264,000 towards the development of communities across Northern Ireland in partnership with local pharmacists. Funded by the Department Health and developed by the Community Development and Health Network, BCPP aims to reduce health inequalities by […]

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Harkin on Wellness Report 2025

Six case studies of community-based initiatives that preserve clean and safe water in America. Clean water is fundamental to public health and environmental sustainability, but is threatened by climate change and other human-caused risks. The case studies highlight the progress being made in protecting and improving water quality through community engagement, environmental education, watershead protection, water conservation initatives and innovative water quality monitoring programmes.

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Published on: 12th June 2019

Harkin on Wellness Report 2019

This report highlights ten wellbeing and nutrition initiatives across the United States that are examples of how to create healthy, sustainable food systems. It can be used a tool to build partnerships and create sustainable, cross-sector collaborations within your own community.