EUROPE
Venice
Joined the programme in 2022
The city of Venice joined the Cities for Better Health network in May 2022 after Mayor Luigi Brugnaro signed the Urban Diabetes Declaration and the adhesion to C14+.
Venice
The challenge in Venice
In Venice, 5.7% of the population declares itself diabetic and the hospitalisation rates for uncontrolled diabetes and diabetes-related complications are higher than the national average
Key facts and figures
5.7%
of the population in Venice declares itself diabetic
About the programme
Cities for Better Health in Venice will work with its partners and the commitment of the local government to address the challenge of diabetes in the city.
Partners
Health City Institute
Italian Diabetes Society (SID)
Italian Diabetologist Association (AMD)
Italian Municipalities Association (ANCI)
University of Padua
