Review:
Health Impact Assessment
overall review score: 4.2
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Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a tool used to evaluate the potential health impacts of a policy, plan, program, or project before it is implemented.
Key Features
- Identifying potential health effects
- Engaging stakeholders
- Providing recommendations for mitigation
- Promoting health equity
Pros
- Helps decision-makers consider health in all policies
- Increases awareness of potential health impacts
- Supports evidence-based decision-making
Cons
- Requires expertise in public health and data analysis
- Time-consuming and resource-intensive
- May not always be prioritized in decision-making processes