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    Urban health - 2 year(s) ago

    Urbanization is one of the leading global trends of the 21st century that has a significant impact on health. Over 55% of the world’s population live in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. As most future urban growth will take place in developing cities, the world today has a unique opportunity to guide urbanization and other major urban development trends in a…

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      While urbanization can bring health & economic benefits, rapid & unplanned urbanization can create inequity among the population, including migrants & other disadvantaged people. More info 👉https://t.co/R1W1eS3Z62 #WorldCitiesDay https://t.co/31QJSumkVb

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    World Cities Day | United Nations - 2 year(s) ago

    The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world

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      KulikovUNIATF

      Until 2009, more people lived in rural than in urban areas. Today, around 55% of the world’s population lives in towns and cities, with the level of urbanisation projected to reach almost 70% by 2050. #WorldCitiesDay #ActLocaltoGoGlobal https://t.co/YIN8YGCYUO https://t.co/MO3iCARI4T

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    On World Cities Day 2021 WHO calls on countries to build resilient and healthy cities - 3 year(s) ago

    Well over half the world’s population already lives in towns and cities.  By 2050, that  proportion is expected to increase to almost 70%. On World Cities Day 2021, we see how this rapid urban growth presents both challenges and opportunities.

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      It's #WorldCitiesDay 🌃 Let’s reimagine our urban environments, transport and mobility ahead of #COP26. Only healthy, livable cities that are also better prepared to face future health emergencies can thrive. 👉 https://t.co/vUWJXnvPuB https://t.co/VcgcUkbERA

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    Lima: increasing access to healthy food in schools - 3 year(s) ago

    Lima: increasing access to healthy food in schools

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      It's #WorldCitiesDay 🌆 Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is rising. The city of Lima in #Peru 🇵🇪 has been increasing access to healthy food in schools to improve the health of children. 👉 https://t.co/2K7k5xpmzH https://t.co/l6QUVyFb3z

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    The Cancer News Daily - 3 year(s) ago

    The latest in cancer medicine and translational research by Wafik El-Deiry MDPhD

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      The latest The Cancer News Daily! https://t.co/OAh2Mw7hSW Thanks to @NobelPrize @MDAndersonNews @MedscapeOnc #endcancer #worldcitiesday

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      DrFerdowsi

      RT @weldeiry: The latest The Cancer News Daily! https://t.co/OAh2Mw7hSW Thanks to @NobelPrize @MDAndersonNews @MedscapeOnc #endcancer #worl…

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    Covid-19 - 4 year(s) ago

    COVID-19 is having a detrimental impact on urban population health. The virus has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths. At the same time, public health and social measures to prevent virus transmission are having wider health consequences. Loss of employment and income has exacerbated food insecurity, health services have been partially or completely disrupted across the world, and many…

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      DrTedros

      On #WorldCitiesDay we recognize cities and their leaders who are fighting #COVID19 on the front lines. Here's how some cities are tackling the virus and keeping people safe and healthy: https://t.co/rQu6iP8FqG

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