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Advanced Practice Nurses can help educate communities about the health effects of global environmental change and advocate for policies that integrate health care and environmental care at the primary level. Choose a current policy at the local or national level, describe how the advanced practice nurse can work to educate communities as described.
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Planetary Health 101 Information and Resources
Report I ∙ September 2017
2 Panorama Perspectives: Conversations on Planetary Health
The Panorama Perspectives: Conversations on Planetary Health report series aims to inspire new thinking, conversations, and
engagement with planetary health and other integrated concepts. Collaboration and open knowledge sharing across
sectors are necessary to solve the complex global health and development problems of today.
The Conversations on Planetary Health series is comprised of five reports:
• Planetary Health 101: Information and Resources
• The Planetary Health Landscape: From Concept to Action
• Global Policy Opportunities for Planetary Health: A Review of Existing Policy Frameworks
• Planetary Health Science and Policy Intersections
• The Funding Landscape for Integrating Health and Environment
These reports are intended as practical tools, presenting actionable opportunities to advance planetary health. Each
report expands on knowledge gathered from many sources, including analysis of publicly available reports and data; forums
and events; group discussions; and individual conversations. All content represents Panorama’s opinion unless otherwise
noted.
We welcome continued dialogue on the report topics. To receive the reports directly, please write
to info@panoramaglobal.org or visit us at panoramaglobal.org/planetary-health.
Panorama is an action tank working to solve global problems through audacious thinking and bold action. We bring together
diverse perspectives to spark new ideas that create change. We partner with ambitious leaders to strengthen their
organizations and achieve their goals, and we initiate projects when we see gaps that need to be filled. Our work on planetary
health is supported by a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation.
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Planetary Health 101
Information and Resources
Overview
Interest is growing in the nascent concept of planetary health, and a variety of information, resources,
and opportunities for action now exist through the work of numerous projects and organizations. To
help make this information more readily available and accessible, Panorama has compiled core
elements into this report, as follows:
What is Planetary Health? …………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 3
The Case for Planetary Health ……………………………………………………………………………………. Page 4
Planetary Health Information & Resources ……………………………………………………………… Page 7
Recent & Upcoming Activities…………………………………………………………………… ……… Page 8
Ways to Get Involved …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 9
This information serves as a starting point for people interested in learning about the concept of
planetary health. For more comprehensive information, please refer to links and citations throughout.
What is Planetary Health?
Definition, related concepts, and key issues.
Planetary health is a nascent concept focused on the interdependence of human health, animal health,
and the health of the environment. Defined as “the health of human civilization and the state of the
natural systems on which it depends,1” planetary health calls urgent attention to the extensive
degradation of our planet for human advancement. The concept focuses on reversing this trend by
better balancing human needs with the preservation of the Earth to sustain the health and well-being of
future generations. To accomplish this will require a multidisciplinary, cross-sector, and transborder
approach to change mindsets and behaviors at every level, from global to local.
While the concept of planetary health is unique, it builds on and unites many similar concepts that
address the intersections between health and the environment.
• EcoHealth
• Ecosystem services (biodiversity and health)
• Environmental Health
• GEOHealth (Global Environmental and Occupational Health)
• One Health
• Population Health and Environment
1Sarah Whitmee et al. “Safeguarding human health in the Anthropocene epoch: report of The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on
planetary health,” Lancet 386, 10007 (2015).
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As such, planetary health presents a new way to think about solving complex and interdependent
global problems, such as those summarized here:2
Environmental impact areas Public health impact areas
• Changing abundance, composition, and distribution of species
• Changing biogeochemical flows
• Changing food systems
• Changing land use and land cover
• Climate change
• Global pollution
• Natural disasters
• Urbanization
• Water scarcity
• Civil strife and displacement
• Infectious diseases
• Mental health
• Non-communicable diseases
• Nutrition
• Physical health
The Case for Planetary Health
An overarching narrative for planetary health and high-level proof points.3
The Situation
Today, we live longer and more prosperous lives than ever before, due to the unparalleled public
health, agricultural, industrial, and technological advancements of the 20th century.
• Life expectancy increased more than 20 years in the past half century, jumping from 47 years in
1950-1955 to 69 years in 2005-2010.4
• Death rates in children under five years of age decreased from 214 per 1,000 live births in 2005
to 59 per 1,000 live births in 2010.5
• Despite an increase in the total population of low-income countries, the total number of people
living in extreme poverty has fallen by 700 million over the past 30 years.6
To continue improving human health and well-being now and in the future, we must broaden our view
of progress to account for the critical role of Earth’s natural systems, which provide us with sustenance,
shelter, and energy.
We have dramatically altered our surroundings through our use and abuse of natural resources. These
changes have profoundly negative impacts, both short- and long-term, on our health and well-being.
2 Issues identified by the Planetary Health Alli
SOLUTION
APNs can play an important role in educating communities about the health effects of global environmental change by providing information on specific policies and how they may impact the health of individuals and communities. For example, if there is a policy related to air pollution control, APNs can educate the community about the health risks associated with air pollution and the benefits of the policy in reducing those risks. They can also provide information on how to reduce exposure to air pollution, such as staying indoors during high pollution days, and encouraging the use of public transportation or biking instead of driving.
APNs can also advocate for policies that integrate health care and environmental care at the primary level. They can work with policymakers and community leaders to ensure that health and environmental concerns are considered in the development and implementation of policies. They can also work with community-based organizations and public health agencies to promote policies that support healthy environments and promote healthy behaviors.
In summary, APNs can play a crucial role in educating communities about environmental policies and their potential impact on health, and advocate for policies that integrate health and environmental concerns.
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