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Time to act sustainably: Why can't we wait any longer?
Patrícia de Oliveira Furukawa1, Isabel Cristina Kowal Olm Cunha1, Mavilde da Luz Gonçalves Pedreira1
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo. São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|November 16, 2023
Summary
Healthcare professionals must adopt sustainable practices to ensure planetary and human health. Implementing eco-friendly policies is crucial for the survival of both healthcare systems and the environment.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Policy
- Climate Change Impact
Background:
- Climate change poses a significant threat to global health and well-being.
- Healthcare institutions are major contributors to environmental contamination and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Urgent need for sustainable actions within the healthcare sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the necessity of sustainable practices in healthcare services.
- To emphasize the role of health professionals in environmental stewardship.
- To advocate for institutional changes for planetary survival.
Main Methods:
- Reflective essay format.
- Analysis based on international reports on climate change and health.
- Examination of institutional roles in environmental impact.
Main Results:
- Climate change is an ongoing threat to all life on Earth.
- Healthcare institutions significantly contribute to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Adopting sustainable practices offers numerous benefits to health institutions.
Conclusions:
- Immediate development of policies and management models for sustainable healthcare is imperative.
- Healthcare must become environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially collaborative.
- Proactive measures are essential for long-term health and environmental stability.
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