NEW: Vol. 7 – Urban Health in the Ruhr Area I. Current Situation and Perspectives. Edited by Heike Köckler, Claudia Hornberg, Andrea Rüdiger, Odile Mekel. oekom Science, Munich. PDF version for free via Open Access. (Publication: 05.11.2024; in German)

 

 

 

 

Main Topics:

• The Ruhr region is still one of the largest urban centres in Europe, home to more than five million people. But what about the health of the inhabitants of this historic region and what influence do the different urban structures have on their well-being?
• Experts from science and practice shed light on historical developments, analyse current health challenges and discuss forward-looking strategies.
• It becomes clear how strongly health, the environment and social structures are interwoven.
• The 7th edition volume is both a well-founded and inspiring companion for all those who want to better understand the health development and future prospects of the Ruhr area.