Seven Years in the Field of Health Impact Assessment: Taking Stock and Future Directions

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2016

This report discusses the issue of the United States spending more on healthcare per person yet having worse health outcomes compared to other affluent nations, highlighting the role of social, economic, and environmental factors in determining health. It also explores the growth of health impact assessments (HIAs) in various sectors, offers insights from seven years of experience, and addresses challenges and opportunities for integrating health considerations into decision-making and promoting health equity.