This paper argues that contemporary processes of extended urbanisation, which include
suburbanisation, post-suburbanisation and peri-urbanisation, may result in increased …

The abysmal health of the urban poor or slum dwellers was attributed to structural inequities
such as inadequate housing, water, and sanitation. This review aimed to assess housing …

Background The growing urban population imposes additional challenges for health
systems in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). We explored the economic burden …

Emerging infectious disease outbreaks have transformed the very nature of urban life
worldwide, even as the extent and experience of pandemics are shaped by the planetary …

The increasing global human population is projected to reach 9.7 billion people by 2050.
This population growth is currently linked to the trends of world-wide urbanization, growth of …

Health is a human right that everyone should be able to exercise. Yet health systems
segmentation and fragmentation are a major challenge to advancing universal health …

Metropolises, as centers of diverse activities, encounter numerous challenges, including
equitable access to healthcare services. This study examines the inequality in healthcare …

The novel and unprecedented Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively
impacted most nations of the world within a short period. While its disproportionate social …

Aims The risk and burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are higher in homeless than in
housed individuals but population-based analyses are lacking. The aim of this study was to …

Introduction Globally, the majority of births happen in urban areas. Ensuring that women and
their newborns benefit from a complete package of high-quality care during pregnancy …