May 1, 2024
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Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a systematic process that assesses the potential impacts of a proposed policy, plan, or project on the health of a population. HIA is used to inform decision-making and to ensure that health considerations are taken into account in the development of policies, plans, and projects. The goal of HIA is to promote healthy and equitable communities by identifying and mitigating potential adverse health impacts and maximizing opportunities for health benefits.
Why Learn Health Impact Assessment?
There are many reasons why someone might want to learn about HIA:
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Reading list
We've selected three books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Health Impact Assessment.
Explores the application of HIA to assess the health impacts of climate change. It provides guidance on how to identify and quantify the health risks associated with climate change and discusses strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
Focuses on the methodological aspects of HIA. It provides detailed guidance on designing and conducting HIA studies, including methods for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Explores the integration of HIA into Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). It provides guidance on how to assess the health impacts of proposed developments and projects, ensuring that health concerns are considered alongside environmental factors.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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