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Cities concentrate people, services, and decision-makers. By 2050, nearly 70 percent of the global population will live in cities. That concentration makes them a powerful platform to advance health and economic outcomes globally.
Across Santiago, Chile, a quiet mental health crisis is unfolding—from anxious teens to isolated seniors. Healthy Santiago is rewriting the story, bringing care into everyday spaces through trusted community members, restoring connection, dignity, and hope—and proving that compassionate, scalable solutions can transform lives and strengthen entire communities.
Cities that treat health as foundational infrastructure—not just an expense—can unlock returns that compound for generations. The McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) estimates that immediately influenceable city-level interventions could add 20 to 25 billion years of healthier life globally—approximately five additional healthy years per person on average.
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Cities concentrate people, services, and decision-makers. By 2050, nearly 70 percent of the global population will live in cities. That concentration makes them a powerful platform to advance health and economic outcomes globally.
Across Santiago, Chile, a quiet mental health crisis is unfolding—from anxious teens to isolated seniors. Healthy Santiago is rewriting the story, bringing care into everyday spaces through trusted community members, restoring connection, dignity, and hope—and proving that compassionate, scalable solutions can transform lives and strengthen entire communities.
Cities that treat health as foundational infrastructure—not just an expense—can unlock returns that compound for generations. The McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) estimates that immediately influenceable city-level interventions could add 20 to 25 billion years of healthier life globally—approximately five additional healthy years per person on average.
Learn more here: mckinsey.com/mhi/health-in-cities/scaling-mental-health-where-life-happens-helping-santiago-thrive-across-the-lifespan
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