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The habitat of the human kind evolved
from the bat-infested, cold, craggy caves to the present day climate controlled,
multipurpose, multidirectional conglomerate - the city. The difference between then and now is almost incomprehensible.
What is important is to focus ourselves
to the enhancement of the physical and mental health of the contemporary and future dwellers of these cities while keeping an eye on the mileu exterior.
Competing interests:
No competing interests
04 January 2012
A.A.W. AMARASINGHE
Psychiatrist
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102 Bayberry Hills, Mcdonough, Georgia. USA 30253-4005
Re: Recognising the potential of cities
The habitat of the human kind evolved
from the bat-infested, cold, craggy caves to the present day climate controlled,
multipurpose, multidirectional conglomerate - the city. The difference between then and now is almost incomprehensible.
What is important is to focus ourselves
to the enhancement of the physical and mental health of the contemporary and future dwellers of these cities while keeping an eye on the mileu exterior.
Competing interests: No competing interests