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What agencies at the local, state, federal, and/or international level provide information, regulatory oversight, or are otherwise implicated in addressing that topic?
My topic is on urban planning (good, bad, or lack thereof) and how it affects the health outcomes of the community, particularly in developing countries. An example of agencies that play an important role in addressing the topic include the Department of Housing and Urban Planning, the World Urban Campaign, and the Department of Health and Human Services. It is important to recognize that the two departments mentioned are present in the United States and the World Urban Campaign is internationally known platform. Developing countries may have different names for departments relating to urban planning and health. Some may have specific departments for them, similar to the United States. Others may have departments that cover these aspects and more. For example, the Philippines has the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Health, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Department of Transportation and Communication among others. There isn't a department specifically made to address urban planning, but one can argue that some aspect of it can be under the watch of the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Trade and Industry. Similarly, the Department of Health in a developing country like the Philippines can have very different agencies when compared to the Department of Health and Human Services of the United States. They may have their own processes to collect and inspect health metrics and health information. While international organizations and agencies are present and are more than willing and capable to help, developing countries may not have the resources to receive assistance from them.

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  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2018 at 10:25 PM

    This topics is super interesting. I definitely do not have much knowledge on this topic so I am excited to find out more through your presentation.

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  2. UnknownNovember 5, 2018 at 6:18 PM

    I cant wait for your presentation Chris! I think a huge part of public health is urban planning & development. I cant wait to learn more from you about this topic.

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