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Planetary healthy publics after COVID-19.
Stephen Hinchliffe1, Lenore Manderson2, Martin Moore3
1College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK; Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
The Lancet. Planetary Health
|April 11, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic reveals a global imbalance, or planetary dysbiosis, driven by inequality. Addressing this requires investing in planetary health and fostering public engagement for sustainable solutions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlights a broader global health crisis.
- This crisis, termed planetary dysbiosis, is linked to societal inequalities and resource exploitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a paradigm shift from traditional disease control to a focus on planetary health.
- To explore the role of public engagement in addressing complex global health challenges.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis extending the idea of 'healthy publics'.
- Critique of conventional infectious disease outbreak responses (surveillance, pharmaceutical, and non-pharmaceutical measures).
Main Results:
- Standard public health interventions are insufficient without addressing root causes of planetary dysbiosis.
- A new model of public engagement is needed to foster collective action for planetary health.
Conclusions:
- Reclaiming planetary health requires a fundamental reappraisal of societal structures and a commitment to widespread public involvement.
- Developing 'healthy publics' is essential for creating lasting solutions to global health challenges.
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