“FasTips No. 8: Health Impact Assessment” emphasizes the importance of incorporating health considerations into impact assessments (IA) to safeguard and promote public well-being. It outlines key strategies for practitioners, including the early integration of health perspectives into project planning, engaging diverse stakeholders to understand community health needs, and evaluating both direct and indirect health effects of proposed actions. By adopting these practices, IA professionals can ensure that health implications are thoroughly assessed, leading to more informed and equitable decision-making.
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About FasTips Series
The IAIA FasTips series delivers practical tips in a fast format. When time is short, FasTips provide quick advice without the need for formal guidance.
Designed for impact assessment (IA) professionals, FasTips clarify common questions. While they help refine best practices, they do not replace the IAIA Best Practice Principles series.
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