The world is increasingly urban, with cities projected to gain 2.5 billion more residents by 2050 – mostly in Asia and Africa. As we face escalating global crises such as climate change, chronic disease, poverty, inequity and homelessness, popular opinion often reflects the stereotypes of urban living as a major contributor. This cliché contrasts smoggy skylines, […]
Author Archives: Tom Matte
Tom Matte MD, MPH recently joined Vital Strategies as vice-president for environmental health. He has more than 30 years of experience in environmental health research, practice and policy, most recently serving for five years as assistant commissioner for environmental surveillance and policy at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Matte previously served as a medical officer at the National Center for Environmental Health of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.