The Health Impact Assessment

A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a process that evaluates how a proposed project or policy might affect people's health and well-being. It considers factors like air quality, access to parks, or transportation changes, aiming to identify potential health benefits or risks before decisions are made. By doing so, HIAs help policymakers make informed choices that promote healthier communities, ensuring that health considerations are integrated into planning and development. Essentially, it's a tool to protect and improve public health through thoughtful evaluation.