Urban Health and Wellbeing

The book "Urban Health and Wellbeing" offers a comprehensive analysis of the health challenges arising in the changing urban environments of India, particularly in the megacities of Delhi and Mumbai. The authors examine the impacts of rising temperatures and air pollution on human health, supported by primary data collected through interviews as well as secondary data on causes of death between 2001 and 2012. The study highlights the dramatic changes caused by the rapid growth of the urban population and their influence on ecosystem services such as water, air, and land use. The findings underscore the urgent need to address the health risks associated with urban heat islands and air pollution in order to improve the quality of life in these cities.