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In this lesson: Connect a school-zone project with the broader urban-health approach.

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Read and understand · 1/2What was Phnom Penh’s recognised initiative?

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School-zone safety. The second paragraph identifies its school-zone safety project.

Clue: Initiatives included Phnom Penh’s school-zone safety project. WHO’s broader urban-health framework connects health with surroundings, services and governance.

Read and understand · 2/2What does a project award not establish?

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Every resident is healthy. Recognition of specific work does not prove a universal health outcome.

Clue: The awards recognised particular work rather than certifying perfect health for every resident. Counting every champion as a city would also misstate the categories in the announcement.

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rather than certifying perfect health for every resident

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What project was recognised in Phnom Penh, and how does it fit urban health?

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Its school-zone safety project was recognised. Urban health includes surroundings, services and governance, so safer local surroundings can form part of that approach.

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