Purpose of Review <p>To highlight important recent findings demonstrating the interconnectedness of planetary and human health with a focus on cardiovascular disease.</p> Recent Findings <p>Data continue to demonstrate a clear interconnectedness between the health of the planet and human health, with cardiovascular disease as an important outcome. The central roles of air pollution, non-optimal temperatures, water/waste management, and food/biodiversity are highlighted. We also highlight the clear opportunity for healthcare organizations to facilitate change that will yield positive environmental and patient outcomes.</p> Summary <p>The undeniable interconnectedness of the health of the planet and human health serves as a call to action for physicians, scientists, and policy makers to implement change that will lead to sustainability, a reduction in pollution, and a step into a better future.</p>

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Planetary Health: At the Crossroads of CVD Prevention

  • Tasveer Khawaja,
  • Sanjay Rajagopalan

摘要

Purpose of Review

To highlight important recent findings demonstrating the interconnectedness of planetary and human health with a focus on cardiovascular disease.

Recent Findings

Data continue to demonstrate a clear interconnectedness between the health of the planet and human health, with cardiovascular disease as an important outcome. The central roles of air pollution, non-optimal temperatures, water/waste management, and food/biodiversity are highlighted. We also highlight the clear opportunity for healthcare organizations to facilitate change that will yield positive environmental and patient outcomes.

Summary

The undeniable interconnectedness of the health of the planet and human health serves as a call to action for physicians, scientists, and policy makers to implement change that will lead to sustainability, a reduction in pollution, and a step into a better future.