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  • Microbiome research
  • Public health
  • Environmental toxicology

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  • The human microbiome plays a critical role in health and wellness.
  • Current public health strategies have a poor track record in combating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
  • Established public health interventions often overlook the microbiome's significance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the failures of public health programs in addressing NCDs.
  • To highlight the underemphasis on the microbiome in public health initiatives.
  • To advocate for a microbiome-first approach in public health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on public health programs and NCDs.
  • Analysis of World Health Organization's recommended behavioral modifications.
  • Examination of environmental toxic exposures and their impact on the microbiome.

Main Results:

  • Public health initiatives have largely ignored the microbiome, contributing to the NCD epidemic.
  • Early life exposure to toxins negatively impacts the microbiome and connected physiological systems.
  • A "regulatory gap" fails to protect populations from widespread toxic exposures.

Conclusions:

  • A paradigm shift to a microbiome-first approach is necessary for effective public health.
  • Integrating microbiome considerations can improve NCD prevention and treatment.
  • Prioritizing microbial health is essential for sustainable healthcare and reducing human suffering.