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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

The Relationship Between Urban Characteristics and Non-Communicable Diseases-Conceptual Framework of the HORUS Project.

Sven Maričić, Denis Juraga, Tomislav Rukavina, Darko Roviš, Zlatko Trobonjača, Mihaela Marinović Glavić, Lovorka Bilajac, Vanja Vasiljev

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sven MaričićCentre for Biomodelling and Innovations in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-6644-3216
Denis JuragaDepartment of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-2416-0581
Tomislav RukavinaDepartment of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-6817-3002
Darko RovišDepartment of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
Zlatko TrobonjačaDepartment of Physiology, Immunology and Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
Mihaela Marinović GlavićDepartment of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-4301-1602
Lovorka BilajacDepartment of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2718-2185
Vanja VasiljevDepartment of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-4308-3008

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University of Rijeka HORIZON-HLTH-2023-DISEASE-03-03
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Abstract

The HORUS project investigates the interface between urban planning and public health, focusing on the reduction in non-communicable diseases through innovative urban planning and technological integration. Using geographic information systems, the project will develop advanced urban mapping and analysis tools to visualize and tackle health inequalities. The participatory approach of technologies will actively engage communities and empower citizens to shape a healthier urban environment. Through multidimensional methodology, including qualitative research and natural experiments, HORUS will align urban planning with public health needs. The project will target modifiable risk factors (physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and substance use) and will promote behavior change and environmental redesign to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The integration of digital technologies will not only improve the assessment of urban health but also facilitate evidence-based interventions tailored to vulnerable populations. HORUS will provide practical applications for policy makers and urban planners by providing actionable frameworks for incorporating health-promoting features into urban design. This holistic approach will help create resilient cities that prioritize public health and shape the future urban environment. The project is an example of the transformative potential of aligning technology, policy and community engagement to effectively address the challenges of urbanization, and non-communicable diseases.

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City PlanningNoncommunicable DiseasesPublic HealthUrban HealthGeographic Information SystemsHumanscity planningcomputer modelsgeographic information systemsnon-communicable chronic diseasespublic healthurban health

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PMID42354290
PMCPMC13299336

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