The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s award-winning publication, Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health, consistently delivers in-depth insights into the most pressing global health issues. From the science behind groundbreaking research to the stories of those who will benefit from these advances, the magazine serves as a vital resource for understanding the complex world of public health. In its latest special issue, the magazine devotes its focus to an urgent and interconnected topic: Planetary Health.
The issue explores many of the ways human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems are impacting human health, from surges in infectious disease risk related to deforestation, to lowered nutritional value in foods resulting from rising atmospheric carbon levels, to exploitation of workers and pollution related to industrial food animal production. Articles also highlight research on solutions, exploring how humans are navigating a world out of balance and innovating towards a livable future.
Key Highlight:
The special issue opens with remarks from JHIPH Faculty Director, Dr. Samuel Myers, on The Case for Planetary Health. In his opening remarks, Dr. Myers makes a compelling argument for integrating planetary health into public health efforts, emphasizing the profound and growing interdependence between the environment and human health.]
This issue serves as a powerful reminder that safeguarding the environment is essential and provides a window into how public health and planetary health is helping to shape a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine: Fall/Winter 2024
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