5. Improved public health
A City for People
Green Deal goals in social affairs.
The public health aim of Reykjavík City is to create a health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community that supports safety, equality, active participation, and well-being for everyone in the health city of Reykjavík.
- In Reykjavík, the environment encourages increased equality, health, and happiness so that all city residents can live with good health and have a high quality of life
- Individuals and families are enabled to tackle social, physical, and emotional challenges
- A specific emphasis is on the positive activity of children that contributes to comfort, increased skills, and success
- In all life stages, preventive measures are applied to empowerment, activity, and faith in their capabilities and success
- Special attention is paid to mental health concerns like loneliness and anxiety
- Encourage movement with diverse travel habits, improved outdoor recreation areas, sports facilities, appealing urban spaces, and good access to green areas
Actions under the goal
| Action name | Status | Completion | Updated | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition education for senior citizens | Completed | 2023 | January 2024 | Department of Welfare |
| Signs for a health-promoting society | In progress | 2023 | January 2024 | Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
| Research on Reykjavík's social landscape | Completed | 2023 | January 2024 | Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
| Consideration of LGBT+ matters in all public health surveys | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Human Rights & Democracy Office Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
| Reykjavík City's Public Health Indicators | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
| Public health assessment on the first phase of CityLine | Completed | 2022 | January 2024 | Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
Objective
- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.