Children's Health and Wellbeing in Urban Environments

This insightful collection examines how urban environments influence children's health and wellbeing, showcasing their unique perspectives and experiences.

Children's interactions with their physical and social surroundings significantly influence their health and wellbeing. This book collects diverse perspectives on children's health in urban settings, highlighting experiences from both majority and minority world contexts. By centering children's insights, it delves into how urban environments shape their wellbeing.

The edited volume emphasizes the critical links between health, wellbeing, and place. It examines how various elements of the urban landscape can either hinder or promote children's development. The contributors, including experts from geography, education, psychology, and public health, collaborate to unpack the complex meanings behind children's experiences in these environments.

This comprehensive exploration aims to elevate children's voices as essential to understanding the factors impacting their wellbeing. It offers valuable insights for researchers, urban planners, and anyone interested in the intersections of culture, geography, and health. The book serves as a crucial resource for those engaged in fields related to children's health, urban studies, and environmental geography, making it an essential read for a wide audience.