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Planetary Health: Protecting Nature To Protect Ourselves
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Human Health Depends On The Health Of The Planet. Earths Natural Systemsthe Air, The Water, The Biodiversity, The Climateare Our Life Support Systems. Yet Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, Scarcity Of Land And Freshwater, Pollution And Other Threats Are Degrading These Systems. The Emerging Field Of Planetary Health Aims To Understand How These Changes Threaten Our Health And How To Protect Ourselves And The Rest Of The Biosphere.Planetary Health: Protecting Nature To Protect Ourselves Provides A Readable Introduction To This New Paradigm. With An Interdisciplinary Approach, The Book Addresses A Wide Range Of Health Impacts Felt In The Anthropocene, Including Food And Nutrition, Infectious Disease, Noncommunicable Disease, Dislocation And Conflict, And Mental Health. It Also Presents Strategies To Combat Environmental Changes And Its Illeffects, Such As Controlling Toxic Exposures, Investing In Clean Energy, Improving Urban Design, And More. Chapters Are Authored By Widely Recognized Experts.The Result Is A Comprehensive And Optimistic Overview Of A Growing Field That Is Being Adopted By Researchers And Universities Around The World. Students Of Public Health Will Gain A Solid Grounding In The New Challenges Their Profession Must Confront, While Those In The Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, The Design Professions, And Other Fields Will Become Familiar With The Human Consequences Of Planetary Changes. Understanding How Our Changing Environment Affects Our Health Is Increasingly Critical To A Variety Of Disciplines And Professions. Planetary Health Is The Definitive Guide To This Vital Field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves'? A: 'Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves' explores the interconnection between human health and the health of the planet, addressing how environmental changes affect our well-being.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Samuel Myers, who is recognized for his work in the field of planetary health.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves' consists of 536 pages, providing an in-depth overview of the subject.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on August 13, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of public health? A: Yes, the book offers a solid grounding in new challenges related to public health, making it suitable for students in the field.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some health impacts discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various health impacts, including food and nutrition, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and mental health.
- Q: Does the book include strategies for combating environmental changes? A: Yes, the book presents strategies to address environmental changes, such as controlling toxic exposures and investing in clean energy.
- Q: What field does this book belong to? A: 'Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves' is categorized under Environmental Science.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Students and professionals in public health, environmental sciences, agriculture, and related fields will benefit from the insights provided in this book.