A proposed health impact planning model toward the development of an integrated computer application characterizing the health consequences of community design choices

The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

4194.0: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 2:45 PM

Abstract #73994

Neal L. Rosenblatt, MS, MSC, Health Program Administrator/Epidemiologist, Cabinet for Health Services/Department for Public Health/Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, 275 East Main St., HS2GW-A, Frankfort, KY 40621, (502) 564-2154 ext. 3771, neal.rosenblatt@mail.state.ky.us

This presentation describes a health planning model toward the development of a diagnostic computer simulation application for integrated planning and analysis characterizing the health consequences of different types of community design choices. The model relates planning elements with adverse health outcomes.

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Keywords: Environmental Health, Urban Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

Built Environment Institute II. Diagnosis and Treatment: Measuring and modeling the impact of the built environment on the public’s health

The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA