Roundtable discussion on health city science and health GIS: key issues and breakthrough paths in "Space and Health" research

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Gaps in conceptual clarity and policy translation hinder the advancement of spatial health research—calling for a defined understanding of 'health' and 'space'.
Health GIS and healthy city frameworks aim to improve interventions by bridging objective environments and subjective perceptions with new data methods.
The roundtable emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance exposure measurement and elucidate causal pathways in urban health.
A coherent theoretical framework is necessary for Health City Science and Planning to effectively contribute to global health and sustainable urban development.

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Roundtable discussion identifies gaps in health GIS and urban planning for spatial health research, suggesting interdisciplinary opportunities.

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Roundtable discussion identifies gaps in health GIS and urban planning for spatial health research, suggesting interdisciplinary opportunities.