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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In progress | 2023 | January 2023 | ||
| Signs for a health-promoting society | In progress | 2023 | January 2023 | |
| Research on Reykjavík's social landscape | In progress | 2023 | January 2023 | |
| Consideration of LGBT+ matters in all public health surveys | Completed | 2022 | January 2023 |
Human Rights & Democracy Office |
| Reykjavík City's Public Health Indicators | Completed | 2022 | July 2022 | Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
| Public health assessment on the first phase of CityLine | Completed | 2022 | July 2022 | Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
Objective
- 1. For all of us Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True Children and youth let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts become an integral part of city life Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved dialogue with residents Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.