“Best Practices: Health Impact Assessment” describes best practices for Health Impact Assessment (HIA), which helps assess how projects, policies, and programs affect public health. It emphasizes that health is influenced by social, environmental, and economic factors and should be considered across all sectors. The principles promote early integration of health into decision-making, stakeholder engagement, equity, and evidence-based analysis. HIA aims to identify risks, enhance health benefits, and guide sustainable development while ensuring transparency and accountability. By following these guidelines, decision-makers can create healthier communities and reduce negative health impacts.
About the Best Practice Principles Series
The IAIA International Best Practice Principles series covers a range of impact assessment topic areas, sharing best practices for practitioners.
