Intersectoral Action for Health (ISA)
Intersectoral action for health (ISA) refers to the inclusion of several sectors in addition to the health sector when designing and implementing public policies to improve quality of life. To promote ISA, WKC developed a guidance booklet titled “Intersectoral Action on Health, a path for policy-makers to implement effective and sustainable action on health” in 2011 and have since documented ISA experiences through case studies. The guidance booklet is now in preparation for revision.
In May 2014, WKC held the Expert Consultation to collectively review and develop recommendations for the revision of the guidance booklet. The meeting report highlights recent global developments and experiences in ISA and a synthesis of the recommendations for the revision of the booklet.
In addition, new recent publications on ISA case studies in local governments conducted by WKC have been published. The findings provide valuable insight into the common challenges and success factors for local governments to mobilize ISA for better health outcomes.
Expert consultation meeting report
Intersectoral action: local governments promoting health
- Intersectoral action: local governments promoting health
Rantala R, Bortz M, Armada F. Intersectoral action: local governments promoting health. Health Promot Int. 2014 Jun;29 Suppl 1:i92-i102. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dau047.
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Intersectoral health policy in Varde, Denmark
- Intersectoral health policy in Varde, Denmark case study report
- Intersectoral action for health: the experience of a Danish municipality
Larsen M, Rantala R, Koudenburg OA, Gulis G. Intersectoral action for health: the experience of a Danish municipality. Scand J Public Health. 2014. doi: 10.1177/1403494814544397.