A health impact assessment of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

McCartney, G., Palmer, S., Winterbottom, J., Jones, R., Kendall, R. and Booker, D. (2010) A health impact assessment of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Public Health, 124(8), pp. 444-451. (doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2010.04.004) (PMID:20630546) (PMCID:PMC2937208)

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Abstract

Objective: To influence the planning of the 2014 Commonwealth Games such that the positive impacts are maximized and the negative impacts are mitigated. Study design: Participatory health impact assessment (HIA). Methods: A participatory HIA was performed using standard World Health Organization methods. A scoping event was held to involve decision makers in the process and to identify the key areas for consideration. A large community engagement exercise and a systematic review were conducted as part of the evidence-gathering phase. The results of the HIA were reported to the key decision makers involved in the Glasgow City Council legacy strategy. Results: The likely net health impact of hosting the Commonwealth Games was uncertain. It was suggested that the main mechanisms through which impacts were likely to be felt were: the economy; civic pride; engagement in decision making; the provision of new infrastructure; and participation in cultural events. A series of recommendations was produced in order to maximize positive health benefits and mitigate negative impacts. Conclusions: HIA is a useful tool for engaging communities and decision makers in the public health agenda. HIAs of major multi-sport events are limited by a lack of quality evidence and the inability to predict impacts reliably.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jones, Dr Russell
Authors: McCartney, G., Palmer, S., Winterbottom, J., Jones, R., Kendall, R., and Booker, D.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Public Health
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0033-3506
ISSN (Online):1476-5616
Published Online:13 July 2010
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2010 The Royal Society for Public Health
First Published:First published in Public Health 124(8):444-451
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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