Health impact assessments in London: assessing the London Mayoral strategies

Caron Bowen

doi:10.1071/NB07084

RESEARCH ARTICLE

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Health impact assessments in London: assessing the London Mayoral strategies

Caron Bowen

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^A Population Health Division, NSW Department of Health

^B Email: CBOWE@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Public Health Bulletin 18(10) 185-187 https://doi.org/10.1071/NB07084
Published: 26 September 2007

Abstract

Between 2001 and 2003 the London Health Commission undertook health impact assessments (HIAs) on a series of strategies developed by the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London. The HIAs were rapid, each involving a literature review and a participant workshop. In all cases the reports made a series of recommendations that were given to the Mayor. The HIAs led to changes and ensured that health and health inequalities were given due consideration as part of the strategy development process.

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