Health Impact Assessment in a Network of European Cities

摘要: The methodology of health impact assessment (HIA) was introduced as one four core themes for Phase IV (2003–2008) the World Health Organization European Healthy Cities Network (WHO-EHCN). Four objectives HIA were set at beginning phase. We report on results evaluation introducing and implementing this in cities from countries across Europe with widely differing economies sociopolitical contexts. Two main sources data used: a general questionnaire designed annual reporting template 2007–2008. Sources bias included proportion non-responders requirement to communicate English. Main barriers introduction implementation lack skill, knowledge experience HIA, newness concept, legal basis political support. facilitating factors support, training collaboration an academic/public institution or local agency, pre-existing culture intersectoral working, supportive national policy context, access WHO materials about expertise membership WHO-EHCN, Sub-Network National Network. majority respondents did not feel that they had resources, achieve all IV. appear have been most successful came country history applying members made commitment during successive years Although recognised important component Cities’ work, WHO-EHCN underscores need buy-in, capacity building adequate resourcing be successful.