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. 2020 Jan 2:41:1.
doi: 10.1186/s40985-019-0116-0. eCollection 2020.

Urbanization: a problem for the rich and the poor?

Md Abdul Kuddus  1   2   3 , Elizabeth Tynan  4 , Emma McBryde  1   2
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Urbanization: a problem for the rich and the poor?

Md Abdul Kuddus et al. Public Health Rev. .

Abstract

Urbanization has long been associated with human development and progress, but recent studies have shown that urban settings can also lead to significant inequalities and health problems. This paper is concerned with the adverse impact of urbanization on both developed and developing nations and both wealthy and poor populations within those nations, addressing issues associated with public health problems in urban areas. The discussion in this paper will be of interest to policy makers. The paper advocates policies that improve the socio-economic conditions of the urban poor and promote their better health. Further, this discussion encourages wealthy people and nations to become better informed about the challenges that may arise when urbanization occurs in their regions without the required social supports and infrastructure.

Keywords: Diseases; Nutrition; Public health; Urbanization.

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Competing interestsThe authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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