Health in all policies
This is an approach to public policies that systematically takes into account the health implications of decisions, seeks synergies, and avoids harmful health impacts in order to improve population health and health equity.
It improves accountability of policymakers for health impacts at all levels of policy-making.
Examples of projects using health in all policies
Recommended resources
- Tools to support a health in all policies approach: Moving from theory to practice (Christchurch NZ)
- Four Pillars of “Health in All Policies” for Sustainable Multisectoral Collaboration on Social Determinants of Health, Equity and Wellbeing
- Integrated planning guide for a healthy, sustainable and resilient future
- Progressing the Sustainable Development Goals through Health in all Policies: Case studies from around the world
Websites for more information
- Health in All Policies | Canterbury Community & Public Health
- Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity – Flinders University
- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention: Health in All Policies (USA)
- Donut Economics Action Lab (essentially an HiAP approach but from a sustainable economy perspective)