City Solutions Toolkit: Health impacts assessment tools for cities

Health Impact Assessments can be done through various techniques using different tools that make data compilation and analysis more efficient. There is no standard or prescribed tool to use for all, as the tool of choice should match with the resources and technical capacity of the group who will conduct the assessment. The task of deciding which tool to use from a range of choices becomes challenging for AQM practitioners. While the module on Stages and types of health impacts assessment for cities focuses on the general considerations to understand and prepare for an HIA, this toolkit, some of the most commonly used HIA tools are described to guide the reader in understanding the advantages and requirements of each tool. Some case studies are also incorporated to share lessons and successes that other cities have gained from conducting an HIA.