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  • Planetary Health
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic response was hampered by a lack of preparedness and reactive strategies.
  • Systemic determinants of health, including inequality and environmental degradation, were neglected.
  • Existing approaches failed to anticipate and address known and unknown risks effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a paradigm shift towards proactive planetary health prevention.
  • To emphasize the need for a systems-thinking approach to address complex health challenges.
  • To outline a vision for a healthy, equitable, and sustainable future through integrated health strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of pandemic response failures.
  • Review of systemic determinants impacting global health.
  • Framework development for proactive planetary health strategies.

Main Results:

  • Reactive approaches are insufficient for managing global health crises.
  • Systemic determinants significantly influence disease emergence and health inequalities.
  • A proactive, planetary health framework is essential for future risk mitigation.

Conclusions:

  • Transitioning to planetary health prevention is critical for global well-being.
  • Addressing root causes of disease and inequality requires a systemic, proactive approach.
  • Integrating health, equity, and environmental sustainability is paramount for future resilience.