Week 6 - planetary health (extra)

planetary health

a rapidly developing field of study and collective movement that aims to protect the health and wellbeing of human, animals and ecosystems

focus of planetary health

understanding the way disruptions to the earth'e natural systems, impact human health

Anthropocene

term used to refer to a biological age characterized by human impacts on the environment and ramifications of those impacts

biodiversity

refers to the diverse forms of life that are found in an area fundamental to human health

climate change

long term shifts in temperature and weather patterns primary drive by human activities

climate justice and environmental justice

a movement to address the social, racial, economic, and environmental justice issues associated with climate change

planet changes

- distribution of global climate and climate change

- widespread pollution of air, water, and soil

- rapid biodiversity loss

- resource scarcity

triple threat

- climate change

- biodiversity loss

- pollution

severe weather events

droughts, fires, floods

impotances of climate changes

highest health threat facing the world in the 21st century

planetary health impacts

- increased rate of malnutrition

- increased exposure to infectious disease

- increased rate of certain non-communicable disease

- displacement and conflict in response to resource scarcity

- negative impacts on mental health

climate anxiety

aka eco-anxiety

eco-anxiety

rising numbers of people are reporting negative emotional and mental health impact connected to climate change and the impacts on health and the environment

factors of climate anxiety

can be related to experience of disaster, impacts on livelihood, environmental conditions and fear related to what the future holds and eco-related concerns

emotions related to climate anxiety

may involve feelings of helplessness and or grief related to ecological loss

who is an increased risk of planetary related health issues

consider the relationship between social determinants of health and the risks posed by climate change, biodiversity and pollution

ethical issues

the population that have contributed the least to these problems are subject to the most significant impacts

nurse role in planetary health

- research

- education

- advocacy

- individual practice

- population health practice