Urban Health

2. Urban Health

3. The Urban Health Crisis • Introduction to the Health Concerns In Slums of the World • Health Concerns In US Urban Environments • Local Issues and Solutions • Collier County • Lee County • Punta Gorda

4. Nairobi By Air http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Nairobi_Slums.jpg

5. Slums in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil http://www.terradaily.com/reports/World_Slums_Set_For_Huge_Growth_999.html

6. Johannesburg, South Africa http://ww2.unhabitat.org/programmes/safercities/projects.asp

7. Djenne, Mali http://www.fullpassport.com/Trip2001/Diary/nov-12.html

8. Double Burden

9. Urban Health in US Cities www.unitedhealthfoundation.org/.../obesity05.gif

10. Poor Nutrition www.doh.state.fl.us/.../presentation/030.jpg

11. Violence

12. Pollution http://www.smh.com.au/news/business/carmakers-sued-over-global-warming/2006/09/21/1158431814898.html

13. Collier County – An Aging City in Paradise http://www.floridacountiesmap.com/collier_county.shtml

14. Obesity in Collier • There are not many areas that are walkable without the threat of traffic. • Most gyms charge an average of $50 per month or $350 per year for membership. • Country Clubs offer gyms, tennis, and golf to members, but the average resident of Collier County cannot afford membership. • Heart Disease is the number 1 cause of death in Collier County partially due to obesity and poor nutrition.

15. Poor Nutrition • Collier Counties annual population is 251,377. This number increases to 441,915 during the months of November-April. • Most seasonal residents eat out at each meal every day they are here. • The average restaurant’s calories per entrée is roughly 600.

16. Violence in Collier County Violent Crimes make up the smallest portion of Collier Counties reported incidents. The average homicide rate for Collier County is 14 per year. The number of Aggravated Assaults is much higher at 876, but has decreased over the past couple of years.

17. Florida Crime Rates

18. Urban Updates • Collier County has created plans to recreate some of the older housing areas such as Bayshore. • Included in these plans are updated sewers, cleaner water, and a decrease in violence.

19. Lee County Public Health

20. Public Health and Community Growth Population in Lee County in 2000 was 440,888 Lee county grows at the rate of 500 to 1,000 men, women, and children every month Lee County Smart Growth Task Force’s Vision Statement, “(reaching) a harmonious balance between economic development, environmental sustainability and community livability, to provide a legacy for future generations.” Diseases are moderated by how our human environment is built http://www.lee-county.com/healthdept/data3/urbangrowth.htm

21. Public Health Organization The World Health Organization, WHO, is run by the United Nations that sets standards and watches over global diseases NACCHO works to protect and promote the health of people through the local health departments and is a national organization. They promote national policy, seek for health equity, and develop programs and resources. EMS or Emergency Medical Services which provides on-the-scene care and transport to medical facility for those who need medical assistance. The 9-1-1 services respond emergencies calls and direct emergency care. This service is funded through wireline subscriber fees collected by telecommunications then is distributed through the state to pay for the service. Lee County Health Department provides health care to residents and visitors. Healthy Work Place is part of the Lee County Health Department. The purpose of this organization is to provide health education and occupational care for places of business. Seventy-five percent of the funding comes from fee for service and the rest comes from Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Control budget. The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation is supported by the community through donations and is responsible for Lee Memorial’s ability to provide the community with health care

22. Lee County Crimes in 2000 According to Florida County Perspective, public safety expenditure from 2003-2004 was $261,498,000

23. Organizations for domestic violence REACT 1-800-500-1119 Provides shelter, counseling and support to victims of domestic violence and rape at a safe shelter in LaBelle and at a REACT office in Clewiston. Abuse Counseling & Treatment 939-3112 Provides shelter, counseling, first response, forensic exams, crisis intervention and support services to adult and youth victims of domestic violence and rape. http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:RO1buhKrm6EJ:www.unitedwaylee.org/partagen.html+lee+co nty+florida+and+violence&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

24. Pollution and Disease General World Background According to 2007 State of the World, the health challenges that Southwest Florida faces are different compared to poor counties around the world. The largest contributor of death in the world is digestive-tract diseases. This is due to poor sanitation and lack of clean water in urban areas. In these poor urban places, people live a polluted lifestyle, where the air, water and land is contaminated. These deficient places are infested with infectious and communicable diseases. Some of the top world-wide health related diseases include TB, measles, diarrhea, and digestive tract disease and are diseases that could be prevented through proper medical care.

25. Pollution According to the website, Florida Lawn and Neighbors, one pollution problem that Southwest Florida encounters is pesticides and fertilizers that are used on lawns and has especially become a problem due to explosion of population growth. These chemicals get into the soils and rainfall causes them to get into estuaries causing harm to sea life and in effect to humans.

26. Child Obesity and Local Program According to the Florida Department of Health, five of the six counties in Southwest Florida have childhood obesity rates between 30-37%. The region is also experiencing tremendous growth and population migration, but most residents are dependent on automobiles. Get Up. Get Out. Get Active! developed a plan to get children, families and individuals to include physical activity in their regular routine and to encourage people to get active and explore the natural spaces in Southwest Florida—from their yards and neighborhoods to the area's parks, preserves, rivers and beaches. http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:3JPG-m9GvsgJ:www.soundpartners.org/node/1604+%22lee+county+florida%22+and+obesity&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=us

27. Punta Gorda, FloridaOne Step At A Time http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.investflorida.info/punta-gorda-florida-port-charlotte-real-estate.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.investflorida.info/&h=337&w=441&sz=46&hl=en&start=2&tbnid=a1_2u9FcurP1CM:&tbnh=97&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3DPunta%2BGorda%2BFL%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den

28. Obesity – Creating A Walkable City Traditional Design Pedestrian Friendly

29. Poor Nutrition • http://www.welcomeproject.org/garden.html

30. Violence… Somebody’s Watching You • Mixed Use Properties • Visibility • Engaging the Streetscape

31. Pollution – Green Is Good

32. Conclusion • World Urban Health Concerns • Urban Health Concerns in the US • Local Solutions for Global Problems