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Legal Analysis, Deficiencies, and Legal Challenges of Urban Health Management in Iran (A Comparative Study with Leading Countries)
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Recognizing the ever-increasing expansion of urbanization and its resulting effects on environmental health and urban quality of life, an examination of the legal system governing urban health management is of paramount importance. This research, employing a descriptive-analytical approach, delves into and evaluates the legal foundations, institutional structures, legislative systems, and executive procedures related to the rights and laws governing urban health management in Iran. The findings reveal that, despite the existence of certain general principles and rules in the Constitution and subject laws such as the Municipality Law and the Environmental Protection Law, the legal system of urban health management in Iran faces serious challenges. These challenges include: a lack of coherence and integration of laws and regulations, a lack of strong and effective enforcement guarantees, ambiguity regarding the scope of competence and responsibility of relevant institutions, and limitations in allocated financial resources. The findings of this comparison indicate that, despite the deep challenges and shortcomings in this area, the application of proposed regulations and laws, as well as successful global models, especially in the areas of strengthening oversight, integrating laws, and promoting public education, can play an important role in improving the state of urban health in Iran. Accordingly, it is proposed that the formulation of integrated policies and the enhancement of institutional capacities with the aim of creating healthy and sustainable cities be placed on the agenda of policymakers and urban managers in Iran. Furthermore, the application and enactment of a comprehensive law on urban health management, the strengthening of supervisory and executive mechanisms, the clarification of the roles and responsibilities of responsible agencies, and the creation of sustainable and sufficient financial resources to promote environmental health and improve the quality of life of citizens should be on the agenda of the country’s legislative and executive institutions.
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| Keywords: Urban Health, Urban Rights, Urban Health Law, Health Legal System, Urban Health Management |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Accepted: 2025/09/9 | Published: 2025/09/9
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