Salud pública y urbanización sostenible

Abstract

Introduction: The relationship between public health and sustainable urbanization is fundamental because a well-planned and sustainable urban environment can have significant positive and negative impacts on the population's health. Objective: To synthesize the existing scientific evidence on the impact of sustainable urbanization on Public Health.

Methodology: This study reviewed the relationship between public health and sustainable urbanization. Relevant primary articles published in English and Spanish in high-impact journals in recent years were selected. Advanced searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and SciELO databases. A total of 211 articles were identified, 19 of which met the eligibility criteria and were analyzed.

Results: The study determined how mismanagement of urbanization processes affects public health, identified the challenges, and indicated the factors that may lead to an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases.

Conclusion: Public health faces challenges concerning sustainable urbanization, such as poor urban planning, lack of government investment, and socioeconomic disparity, which are fundamental barriers. Addressing these barriers requires a collaborative approach, involving the community, implementing effective policies, and allocating resources to build urban environments that promote public health sustainably.