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Global Urban Health Snapshot
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This dataset provides key healthy lifestyle metrics for 44 prominent cities globally, drawn from the Healthy Lifestyle Cities Report 2021. It offers an insight into various factors influencing well-being, such as environmental conditions, economic aspects related to health, and lifestyle choices. The data aims to contextualise the health landscape of urban environments, making it a valuable resource for understanding and comparing urban living standards from a health perspective.
Columns
The dataset contains 12 columns, detailing various aspects of urban health and lifestyle:
- City: The name of the city for which the data is provided. There are 44 unique cities represented, with Amsterdam being a frequently occurring entry.
- Rank: The ranking of the city based on its healthy lifestyle metrics, ranging from 1 to 44.
- Sunshine hours(City): The average annual sunshine hours experienced in the city. There are 40 unique values for this metric across the cities.
- Cost of a bottle of water(City): The average cost of a bottle of water in the city, with 39 unique price points observed.
- Obesity levels(Country): The obesity levels within the country where the city is located, expressed as a percentage. This column has 28 unique values.
- Life expectancy(years) (Country): The average life expectancy in years for the country associated with each city, ranging from approximately 56.3 to 83.2 years.
- Pollution(Index score) (City): An index score indicating the level of pollution within the city, with 44 unique scores.
- Annual avg. hours worked: The average annual hours worked by individuals, with 23 unique values observed, including some missing entries.
- Happiness levels(Country): An index score representing the happiness levels of the country, with values ranging from 3.57 to 7.8.
- Outdoor activities(City): A metric indicating the availability or prevalence of outdoor activities in the city, with scores ranging from 23 to 585.
- Number of take out places(City): The count of take-out establishments in the city, varying significantly from 250 to 6417.
- Cost of a monthly gym membership(City): The average monthly cost for a gym membership in the city, showing 44 unique price points.
Distribution
This dataset is provided as a CSV file, specifically
healthy_lifestyle_city_2021.csv. Its file size is 3.33 kB. It contains 44 records or rows, each corresponding to a unique city, and comprises 12 distinct columns of data.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Urban planning and development: Informing decisions on creating healthier city environments.
- Public health research: Analysing factors that contribute to or detract from population health in urban settings.
- Lifestyle analysis: Comparing and contrasting lifestyle indicators across different global cities.
- Economic impact studies: Investigating the relationship between urban costs (e.g., water, gym membership) and health outcomes.
- Policy making: Developing strategies to improve urban living conditions and promote healthier lifestyles.
Coverage
The dataset covers 44 top cities worldwide, as featured in the Healthy Lifestyle Cities Report 2021, implying a focus on the year 2021 or the period immediately preceding it. The scope is primarily urban and global, encompassing a variety of cities without specific demographic notes on data availability for particular groups, though metrics like "Obesity levels(Country)" and "Life expectancy(years) (Country)" inherently include national demographic data.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide range of users, including:
- Researchers and academics: For studies on urban health, lifestyle, and sustainability.
- Data analysts and scientists: For building models, performing comparative analyses, or extracting insights into city performance.
- Urban planners and policymakers: To guide strategic decisions in city development and public health initiatives.
- Journalists and media outlets: For reporting on city rankings, lifestyle trends, and quality of life.
- Individuals interested in relocation or travel: To assess cities based on health and lifestyle factors.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Healthy Cities 2021: Lifestyle Metrics
- Global Urban Health Snapshot
- City Lifestyle Index 2021
- Top Cities Health & Well-being Data
- Urban Lifestyle Quality Metrics
Attributes
Original Data Source:Global Urban Health Snapshot
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