Main Features of Epidemiological Development in Hungary after the Second World War

Józan, Péter (2008) Main Features of Epidemiological Development in Hungary after the Second World War. Hungarian Statistical Review, 86 (SN12). pp. 139-154. ISSN 0039-0690

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Abstract

At the period of urbanization the sustainable uses of natural resources have become more and more important in the most developed countries. Exploring urban material flows could help to better understand complex input-output processes and the material consumption of the population. The economic changes in Budapest between 1950 and 1990, coupled with a large population increase, brought about greater resource needs and unprecedented waste generation habits. After the political transformation in 1990, radical economic, demographic and social changes occurred, which had altogether a great impact on different resource uses (for example water, energy, land, and food) and resource efficiency. This paper highlights the economic and environmental transformation of Budapest by emphasizing the following aspects: development and transformation of the economy; material resource consumption and waste generation, as well as related environmental impacts. The main findings and recommendations of the case study can contribute to underpin a more resource-efficient urban policy and design.

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