How can health be further integrated in urban development policymaking in the United Kingdom? A systems mapping approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the United Kingdom the government's new health mission aims to reduce the burden on healthcare services by shifting from treating poor health to prevention. Delivering this requires action on health in policy arenas outside of the health sector such as urban development, as urban environments are key health determinants. However, change is challenging in complex and long-established policy systems and structures. Systems methods can enhance research into such contexts and demonstrate opportunities for delivering cross-cutting preventative health agendas.

Methods

This study aimed to enhance understanding of how health is integrated in urban development policymaking, and how to bring about change to support healthier development. It was undertaken over two stages

SUBMITTER: Bates G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature