Urban HEART : urban health equity assessment and response tool: user manual

Overview

Urban HEART requires (and fosters) strong coordination among diverse policy sectors, levels of government and communities to address health inequities. Although it is likely that a health agency may fi rst become interested in using Urban HEART (or may become the focal point for the process), it is essential to build partnerships with others as early as possible. Getting an early start on inclusive team building during this pre-assessment phase is both practical and strategic. In the practical sense, you will need data from a wide range of sectors and levels of government to analyse health inequities in your city. Strategically, an inclusive approach helps build political commitment.