Examining the Urban Environment through the Eyes of a Pediatrician: an Interview with Richard J. Jackson

Abstract

This interview article focuses on discussion of several important issues related to the influence of urban landscape on human health from a perspective of pediatrics. Richard J. Jackson introduced his career in the field and explained how to promote physical, mental, and social health through improvement of urban environment. Bin Jiang, the interviewer, raised a few important questions related to the topic within the social and physical context of Chinese cities. Together, through a fresh perspective, this work would help city managers and design professionals to contribute to solving pressing human health problems by reshaping urban environment and changing citizens’ lifestyles and social norms.

Keywords

Pediatrics / Human Health / Urban Environment / Chinese Cities / Future Generations

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Higher Education Press