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  • Environmental health
  • Public health
  • Radiology

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  • Healthcare delivery, including radiology, significantly contributes to environmental pollution.
  • This pollution negatively affects human health, increasing morbidity and mortality.
  • Planetary health principles address sustainable healthcare practices and environmental impact reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the environmental impact of radiologic services.
  • To advocate for the integration of planetary health principles in radiology.
  • To emphasize the business case and leadership role for radiologists in sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on healthcare's environmental footprint.
  • Analysis of the intersection between radiology practices and planetary health.
  • Examination of the financial implications of sustainable healthcare initiatives.

Main Results:

  • Radiology's environmental impact is substantial, contributing to pollution and health issues.
  • Sustainable practices in radiology can lead to significant financial benefits.
  • Radiologists are well-positioned to lead healthcare sustainability efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting planetary health strategies is crucial for sustainable radiology.
  • Integrating sustainability enhances practice resilience and offers economic advantages.
  • Radiologists should champion environmental stewardship within healthcare.