Slum upgrading strategies and its effects on health of dwellers: an assessment of mortality by homicides in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Abstract

Purpose: The effects of social determinants on populations health is well known. However, there is little scientific evidence that urban upgrading interventions help improve health or reduce inequities. This study aimed to... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Maria Angelica Salles Dias (Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
  2. Amelia Friche (Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
  3. Sueli Mingoti (Federal University of Minas Gerais - UFMG/School of Statistics)
  4. Waleska Caiaffa (Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)

Topic Area

II. Urban Health at the intersection of urban environment, social determinants and places

Session

PBAIC-O-01 » Place Based Actions to Prevent Disease and Promote Health In Cities (10:30 - Sunday, 3rd April, TBA)

Paper

Vila_Viva_Abstract.doc

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