Neighbourhood Research: Conceptual Considerations for Population Health

Authors

  • Novella Martinello Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada
  • David Buetti Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada

Keywords:

Population health, Neighbourhood, Environment

Abstract

A population health approach recognizes that influences on health operate at many levels, one of which is the neighbourhoods in which people live. Neighbourhood health research is useful for guiding policy and interventions to improve population health status. There is much debate in the literature surrounding the concept of neighbourhood and there is wide variability in how neighbourhood studies are conducted. This paper argues that a population health approach can assist with clarification of the concept of neighbourhood.

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How to Cite

Martinello, N., & Buetti, D. (2017). Neighbourhood Research: Conceptual Considerations for Population Health. Journal of Health Research, 31(2), 85–89. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jhealthres/article/view/79731

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COMMENTARY