Harvard Public Health magazine’s Post

It is time to act! : Financial and technological support from high-income countries to lower-income countries is needed to help vulnerable countries deal with the health impact of LFS air pollution.

One environmental risk factor considered in the Global Burden of Disease is air pollution, including ambient and household particulate matter (PM) pollution, as well as ambient ozone pollution. Read more about the report here 👇🏽

This week, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology published a series (two articles, linked in comments) that demonstrate the extreme effects of pollution on health outcomes, and the intersections with climate change. As #environmentaljustice advocates, we have long been aware of the intersections of uneven exposure to pollution in frontline BIPOC communities and the compounding impacts this pollution has on the livelihoods of these communities. These scientists call for an urgent need of better monitoring. While this is an important first step, communities and EJ advocates know that pollution is deadly and comes in many forms. We need science and monitoring *alongside* policy and advocacy. I’m proud to support my colleagues at DUWAMISH RIVER COMMUNITY COALITION, the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at University of Washington, researchers at Western Washington University & the USDA Forest Service, and staff at the City of Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program and Climate Justice team as we support community-led and community-based action research to monitor pollution, such as the DAISY project or the #DuwamishValley “moss study,” as one piece of a broader strategy to promote environmental justice and reduce pollution burden in the Duwamish Valley. Check out this coverage of these scientific reports and read the studies in the comments! Maja Jeranko, PhD, BJ Cummings, Paulina López, Jamie Hearn, Joseph Santana, Troy D. Abel, Weston Brinkley, Lylianna Allala, Ani Krishnan, David Goldberg #communtiyscience #communityresearch #cumulativeimpacts #climatejustice https://lnkd.in/gTrYQaCu

Our new study published in Environ Health Perpsectives on environmental exposures and Long-COVID in a Prospective Population-Based Study in Catalonia (COVICAT Study). We find an association of exposure to air-pollutants (PM2.5) and persisting long-COVID that makes biological sense given the effects of air pollution on COVID-19 severity and decrease of immune response to vaccines that we and other have shown https://lnkd.in/eWKMMDRB

Environmental pollution to kidney disease: an updated review of current knowledge and future directions #Environment #Kidney #Health #Sustainability #KI #Kidney #International https://lnkd.in/dety3MsP

Biodiversity loss impacts us all 🦇🌍. A recent study shows how declining bat populations, caused by white-nose syndrome, lead to increased pesticide use and health risks, including higher infant mortality rates. Protecting bats is crucial for healthier ecosystems and communities. Read more about this groundbreaking research here: https://bit.ly/4gjIsK5. 🌱 #Biodiversity #PublicHealth #Sustainability

Source: (Current environmental health reports) Review examines air pollution, temperature, and their links to seizures/epilepsy. Analyzed 34 studies, mainly from Asia, focusing on pollutants like PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and temperature. Findings on associations are inconsistent, with mixed results on their impact on seizure incidence and epilepsy aggravation.

Radioactive pollution poses health risks such as cancer and genetic mutations due to radiation exposure, while also harming ecosystems by contaminating soil, water, and air. Contaminated food and water sources can further exacerbate health concerns, emphasizing the need for stringent regulation and remediation efforts to mitigate its long-lasting effects on both human health and the environment. visit our website for more details https:// https://lnkd.in/eWe-Mu-G the-importance-of-checking-land-pollution- before-buying/ #trend #reelsviralfb #foryou #trendingreels #naturaltherapy #holistichealth #wellnessjourney #naturalremedies #trendingreelsvideo #plantsofinstagram #sustainableliving #greenliving #trending #healthyliving #PlantPower #plant #plantlover #greenmedicine #plantbased #healingplants #naturalhealing #earthmedicine #naturecure #plantmedicine #herbalwisdom #greenlivingtips #plantmom #plantbasedhealth #herbalremedies

🌊 New Blog Post Alert: Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquatic Environments: Strategies for Protecting Public Health and Ecosystem Integrity 🌊 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat that extends beyond hospitals into our rivers, lakes, and oceans. Discover how antibiotics and resistant bacteria contaminate our water sources, the impact on public health and ecosystems, and strategies to mitigate this issue. Read the full article to learn more about protecting our health and environment from AMR. #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalScience #AMR #WaterQuality #Sustainability

“Europeans are eating themselves into an early grave.” Brian Maguire, Euractiv A must-read article by Euractiv on diabetes in Europe - challenges & solutions. Dive into Euractiv's report on the growing burden of diabetes in Europe and its impact on healthcare systems and economies. It's a valuable read if you're a healthcare professional, policy maker or simply interested in public health and want to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and potential solutions in diabetes care. Here's what you'll find in the article: ▶️The alarming rise of diabetes in Europe, particularly Type 2. ▶️The link between unhealthy diets, inactivity, and diabetes. ▶️The staggering economic costs associated with diabetes. ▶️Early intervention strategies and the challenges of implementation. ▶️The role of data and technology in diabetes management → #JACARDI is mentioned as a key member in the collection of accurate population-level data. ▶️The need for transparent data and effective policy making. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ea7fTtEm The #JACARDI project is set to pilot test 142 innovative interventions in diabetes and CVD care across the patient journey to reduce the burden of these chronic diseases and improve overall health outcomes. #EU4Health #PublicHealth #diabetes #europe #healthcare #economics #policy #prevention #EUDF #Euractiv