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Urban Health: a 21st Century Crisis

Authors: 
Ronak B. Patel
Frederick M. Burkle, Jr.
Published: 
Jul 2011

This brief report reviews the health concerns that arise with rapid urbanization and confront humanitarian organizations during acute emergencies.  The authors argue that one way forward is for humanitarian organizations to learn from existing grass-roots efforts.

Program: 
Urbanization and Resilience Program