Table 2 Types of Roles Implicated and Geographic Origin of Abstracts Making Implications
| Â | Global or trans-continental | Canada | Europe | Australia, New Zealand, Oceania | Asia, Africa & Middle East | Mexico, Central & South America | United States | Total Abstracts by Municipal Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roles | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
1. conduct health impact assessments, assess local needs | 2 (6.9) | 5 (10.4) | 3 (7.3) | 2 (16.7) | 2 (18.2) | 1 (7.7) | 5 (29.4) | 20 (11.7) |
2. deliver health promotion, public education campaigns | 0 (0.0) | 4 (8.3) | 5 (12.2) | 2 (16.7) | 3 (27.3) | 3 (23.1) | 2 (11.8) | 19 (11.1) |
3. develop inter-sectoral, intergovernmental partnerships | 6 (20.7) | 3 (6.3) | 4 (9.8) | 2 (16.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (11.8) | 17 (9.9) |
4. improve intergov'tal relations, clarify responsibilities | 0 (0.0) | 3 (6.3) | 6 (14.6) | 2 (16.7) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (7.7) | 0 (0.0) | 12 (7.0) |
5. improve capacity w/n local government, be a leader, advocate | 0 (0.0) | 10 (20.8) | 6 (14.6) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (27.3) | 2 (15.4) | 2 (11.8) | 23 (13.5) |
6. join/build on existing networks, partnerships, be an active participant | 7 (24.1) | 16 (33.3) | 11 (26.8) | 3 (25.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (15.4) | 2 (11.8) | 41 (24.0) |
7. improve social, economic, built environments | 14 (48.3) | 7 (14.6) | 6 (14.6) | 1 (8.3) | 3 (27.3) | 4 (30.8) | 4 (23.5) | 39 (22.8) |
Total Abstracts Implicating Municipal Governments | 29 (100.0) | 48 (100.0) | 41 (100.0) | 12 (100.0) | 11 (100.0) | 13 (100.0) | 17 (100.0) | 171 (100.0) |