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Published on: May 6, 2010
Sustainable food systems, health and infectious diseases: Concerns and opportunities
Adithya Pradyumna1, Florence Egal2, Jürg Utzinger1
1Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland; University of Basel, CH-4001 Basel, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Food systems have been identified as one of the key issues in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Hence, food systems are embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a range of ramifications on different goals and targets. Current food systems practices are exposing the vulnerability of populations to various health issues. Indeed, several health challenges, such as malnutrition, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance and non-communicable diseases, are caused by existing food systems practices. There is growing awareness of the seriousness of the situation across sectors, including the public health community. The recommended paradigm shift in agriculture and diet are already underway at smaller scales through local efforts. Engaging with food systems towards health, equity, sustainability and resilience is a major opportunity for, as well as responsibility of, the public health community and asks for a training, research, monitoring and advocating role to be played towards policy reform and intersectoral action.
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