Tool Characteristics

Name of the tool
Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

Data required to utilise tool
HIA involves an evaluation of the quantitative, scientific evidence where it exists but also recognises the importance of more qualitative information. This may include opinions, experience and expectations of those people most directly affected by public policies and tries to balance the various types of evidence.

Form of output
Not specified

Type of data output
Quantitative: HIA involves an evaluation of the quantitative, scientific evidence where it exists but also recognises the importance of more qualitative information.
and Qualitative

What format is the tool available in?
Not specified

What language/s is the tool available in?
English

Characterisation of the tool

Factors covered

Environment	Social	Economic	Governance
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Stage when tool is usually used

Inception of idea	Design	Design assessment	Construction	Operation	Demolition
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