Emphasizing EquityHealth Impact Assessment, Equity, and the Built EnvironmentTexas Health in All Policies ProjectJune, 2013Brendon Haggerty, MURPClark County Public Health
Overview
HIA
Examples
Discussion
Role in HiAP5 steps
Emphasizing equity in WA, MN, MD
Q & A
Health Impact Assessment
1Screening
2Scoping
3Assessment
4Reporting
5Evaluation
Health Impact Assessment
Source: Health Impact Project
Health Impact Assessment
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Example: Clark County, WA
Example: Clark County, WA
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Example: Clark County, WA
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For further information contact Clark CountyPublic Health Assessment & [email protected] or (360) 397-8000 ext. 7281
Example: Clark County, WA
Example: Clark County, WA
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Example: Clark County, WA
Example: St. Paul Light Rail
Example: St. Paul Light Rail
Example: Baltimore Zoning
Resources
Clark County: http://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/reports/facts.html
Health Impact Project: http://www.healthimpactproject.org/
Discussion
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using HIA to highlight equity?
How much have equity issues been quantified in your jurisdiction?
If HIA is a stepping stone, what are the next steps?