| Background
to Derry Healthy Cities
>
Healthy Cities concept established in 1986 by W.H.O
> A Global Concept
> Based upon 6 principles
1.
reduction of inequalities in health between countries & within them
2. emphasis on health promotion to help people make full use of their
physical, mental & emotional capacities
3. multi-sectoral co-operation to provide conditions conducive to health
4. community participation in decisions affecting health
5. good quality of primary health care available close to where people
live & work
6. international co-operation in solving health problems
Derry
Healthy Cities
- Established
1992
- Fully
Independent Organisation
- Longest
serving Partnership in NW
- Committed
to a Healthy Community through;
- Community Involvement & Participation in Decision Making
- Co-operation & Consultation with all sectors of society
- Representation of all Stakeholder views
- Realisation of the City Health Plan
-
An emphasis on process as well as outcomes
Mission
“To
improve the overall quality of, and reduce inequalities within, the
physical; social; and mental health of our communities”
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