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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Political Science
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Social determinants like economic resources and education impact health.
  • Political polarization is an emerging risk factor for individual and collective well-being.
  • Existing research highlights the connection between polarization and health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of political polarization on public health.
  • To describe forms of polarization and their links to health.
  • To offer strategies for mitigating polarization's harms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on political polarization and public health.
  • Case study analysis using the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Exploration of social trust-building strategies.

Main Results:

  • Political polarization presents substantial risks to public health.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic exemplifies health risks associated with polarization.
  • Strategies for mitigation include enhancing social trust and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Political polarization is a significant, underrecognized determinant of health.
  • Further research is needed, especially in a global context.
  • Mitigating polarization's health impacts requires understanding and action.