Planetary Health Interventions and the Need for a Unified Global Informatics Tool: A Narrative Review
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Krishna Mohan Surapaneni,
Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Medical Education, Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Varadharajapuram, Poonamallee, Chennai-600123, Tamil Nadu, India.
E-mail: krishnamohan.surapaneni@gmail.com
Planetary Health emphasises the sustainability of natural systems for human well-being, linking human health directly with environmental health. This interdisciplinary concept has gained importance as anthropogenic activities have led to climate changes and health impacts. Despite efforts, a cohesive approach to planetary health from local to global levels remains lacking. The present review analysed 24 sources, including grey literature and published studies, identifying 40 interventions aimed at improving planetary health. The majority of research, primarily from the United States, focuses on reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Effective strategies highlighted include promoting active transportation, improving diets, increasing physical activity, and engaging with indigenous communities to protect both environmental and human health. However, a significant gap exists in integrating these interventions through a unified informatics tool, which could enhance coordination and implementation of planetary health measures globally. The review underscores the necessity for a more integrated approach and the development of a global database to consolidate and manage planetary health interventions effectively.
Anthropogenic activities, Climate change, Public health, Sustainability
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2024/69365.19559
Date of Submission: Dec 31, 2023
Date of Peer Review: Feb 24, 2024
Date of Acceptance: Apr 26, 2024
Date of Publishing: Jun 01, 2024
AUTHOR DECLARATION:
• Financial or Other Competing Interests: None
• Was informed consent obtained from the subjects involved in the study? No
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