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Planetary health: protecting human health on a rapidly changing planet

Planetary health: protecting human health on a rapidly changing planet
Dr. Samuels S Myers
2017-11-17
English

The impact of human activities on our planet's natural systems has been intensifying rapidly in the past several decades, leading to disruption and transformation of most natural systems. These disruptions in the atmosphere, oceans, and across the terrestrial land surface are not only driving species to extinction, they pose serious threats to human health and wellbeing. Characterising and addressing these threats requires a paradigm shift. In a lecture delivered to the Academy of Medical Sciences on Nov 13, 2017, I describe the scale of human impacts on natural systems and the extensive associated health effects across nearly every dimension of human health.

I highlight several overarching themes that emerge from planetary health and suggest advances in the way we train, reward, promote, and fund the generation of health scientists who will be tasked with breaking out of their disciplinary silos to address this urgent constellation of health threats. I propose that protecting the health of future generations requires taking better care of Earth's natural systems.

  • Global
  • International organizations
Link
Alianza para la Salud Planetaria (PHA) / Planetary Health Alliance (PHA)
Alianza para la Salud Planetaria (PHA) / Planetary Health Alliance (PHA)
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