Question

Discuss three ways in which local governments should provide services that promote safe and healthy living

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Answer 1

There are a large number of services that they provide, the most important of which are:

Water supply.

Sewage collection and disposal.

Refuse removal.

Electricity and gas supply.

Municipal health services.

Municipal roads and storm water drainage.

Street lighting.

Municipal parks and recreation.

At first glance many local governments may think health is not a local government responsibility, however, local governments have the ability to promote health in their communities through healthy community design, parks and recreation facilities and healthy living programs, health-related policies, and building ...