Urban agriculture is gaining recognition for its potential contributions to environmental resilience and climate change adaptation,providing advantages such as urban greening,reduced heat island effects,and decreased ...Urban agriculture is gaining recognition for its potential contributions to environmental resilience and climate change adaptation,providing advantages such as urban greening,reduced heat island effects,and decreased air pollution.Moreover,it indirectly supports communities during weather events and natural disasters,ensuring food security and fostering community cohesion.However,concerns about planetary health risks persist in highly urbanized and climate-affected areas.Employing electronic databases such as Web of Science and PubMed and adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines,we identified 55 relevant papers to comprehend the planetary health risks associated with urban agriculture,The literature review identified five distinct health risks related to urban agriculture:(1)trace metal risks in urban farms;(2)health risks associated with wastewater irrigation;(3)zoonotic risks;(4)other health risks;and(5)social and economic risks.The study highlights that urban agriculture,while emphasizing environmental benefits,particularly raises concerns about trace metal bioaccumulation in soil and vegetables,posing health risks for populations.Other well studied risks included wastewater irrigation and backyard livestock farming.The main limitations in the available literature were in studying infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance associated with urban agriculture.展开更多
One Health still suffers from the lack of commitment of environmental sectors and disciplines,but benefits from internationalrecognition and the capacity to mobilize intersectoral collaboration,while planetary health ...One Health still suffers from the lack of commitment of environmental sectors and disciplines,but benefits from internationalrecognition and the capacity to mobilize intersectoral collaboration,while planetary health demonstrates itscapacity to integrate environmental factors and to foster communities of practice that link global health,environmentaljustice and planetary drivers.Planetary Health has the potential to revitalize One Health by ensuring deeper environmentalintegration and fostering the transformative ecological and societal changes,based on scientific evidences,needed to address today’s interconnected environmental and health crises.展开更多
The Planetary Health Diet(PHD)was proposed by the Lancet Commission in 2019.It is a new way of eating that aims to improve both human health and the environment simultaneously.However,recent practice demonstrates pers...The Planetary Health Diet(PHD)was proposed by the Lancet Commission in 2019.It is a new way of eating that aims to improve both human health and the environment simultaneously.However,recent practice demonstrates persistent cognitive gaps in terms of systematic quantification of health benefits,robust evidence of environmental impacts,and region-specific implementation pathways.This study systematically integrates epidemiological evidence to clarify the associations between PHD and reduced risks of diseases,including cardiovascular disease,diabetes,and certain cancers.Additionally,the study talks about how it affects the demand for agricultural land,the stress on freshwater resources,the release of greenhouse gases,and the imbalance in nitrogen and phosphorus cycles.The study elucidates various multidimensional obstacles to global PHD adoption,including limitations in natural resources,regional economic inequalities,scaling challenges in food technology innovation,and resistance to cultural and intergenerational transmission.To tackle these issues,the study proposes a four-dimensional synergistic approach:encouraging innovation in food production systems,creating fair food distribution systems,building policy intervention toolkits,and designing behavioral incentives.These evidence-based solutions offer both theoretical foundations and actionable paradigms for sustainable food system transformation.展开更多
In 2022 a report was published by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)into the causes and implications of the pandemic.This adds to an earlier UNEP report into the pandemic.Each of these reports identifies a...In 2022 a report was published by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)into the causes and implications of the pandemic.This adds to an earlier UNEP report into the pandemic.Each of these reports identifies a small number of important drivers for zoonotic emergence.While the two reports substantially agree,there are also some divergences,the discussion of which is the main purpose of this letter.Each report agrees that the farming of livestock to supply meat and other animal products is an underlying driver of potential zoonotic spillover.The chief difference between these reports,with regard to this aspect,concerns the word“protein”.The other important difference is that the later report identifies a potential role of laboratory and medical procedures contributing to zoonotic outbreaks and even to pandemics.Each of these differences are described.The letter concludes by discussing a recent WHO report that also warns of the risk of viral manipulation,and argues that this is an emerging topic relevant to One Health.展开更多
Global challenges such as climate change,biodiversity loss,and health crises necessitate a shift towards sustainable diets.Incorporating sustainability into food-based dietary guidelines(FBDGs)is essential for this sh...Global challenges such as climate change,biodiversity loss,and health crises necessitate a shift towards sustainable diets.Incorporating sustainability into food-based dietary guidelines(FBDGs)is essential for this shift,and cultural considerations also play a vital role,as food culture significantly influences dietary habits.Considering that Asia and Europe exhibit distinct food cultures,tailored approaches are necessary.Additionally,countries face diverse nutritional challenges,ranging from malnutrition to diet-related diseases,and regional variation in environmental impact necessitates context-specific strategies.Achieving sustainable nutrition depends on understanding cultural influences and regional dynamics.This paper compares China’s and Germany’s dietary guidelines and dietary patterns and their impact on sustainability.It shows that Chinese and German FBDGs only slightly differ,despite the different eating cultures and habits of each country.Alone the recommended amounts for eggs and fish are considerably higher in China than in Germany.However,in both China and Germany,actual dietary patterns deviate from the dietary guidelines.In China,concomitant with economic growth and urbanization,a dietary shift towards increased consumption of animal products and decreased consumption of vegetables and cereals has been observed in the last decades,which has led to a decline in nutritional deficiencies but an increase in obesity and overweight.Obesity and overweight are also on the rise in Germany.A dietary shift could therefore also be beneficial for public health.While following the respective national guidelines would benefit the environment,alternative diets such as a plant-based diet offer even lower environmental footprint.Revising guidelines to prioritize sustainability in addition to health aspects while considering regional contexts and cultural preferences is recommended to foster sustainable eating habits globally.This approach is pivotal for promoting dietary shift towards sustainability on a global scale.展开更多
Background:Water resources development promotes agricultural expansion and food security.But are these benefits offset by increased infectious disease risk?Dam construction on the Senegal River in 1986 was followed by...Background:Water resources development promotes agricultural expansion and food security.But are these benefits offset by increased infectious disease risk?Dam construction on the Senegal River in 1986 was followed by agricultural expansion and increased transmission of human schistosomes.Yet the mechanisms linking these two processes at the individual and household levels remain unclear.We investigated the association between household land use and schistosome infection in children.展开更多
In many countries, political and environmental pressures are currently combining to generate a perfect storm of circumstances that is reducing food availability, increasing food costs and thereby reducing the availabi...In many countries, political and environmental pressures are currently combining to generate a perfect storm of circumstances that is reducing food availability, increasing food costs and thereby reducing the availability of food to many. The UK is currently considering new national food and land management policies, and attention is also being given to legislation to address diet-related health issues. Many now argue for a revolution in UK farming practices to reduce their impact on the natural environment. The UK is not alone in facing these and other challenges. Both the contribution of agriculture to greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions and the effects of climate change on food production are issues receiving worldwide attention.Regenerative agricultural practices can result in greater C capture, reduced GHG emissions, enhanced soil quality and enhanced biodiversity. However, it is questioned if such farming systems will be productive enough to feed a growing population with the food required for social and health benefits. To fully exploit the impact of new plant science in farmer fields, it is imperative to effectively link science to farming practices and conduct a broader conversation around the food revolution with social scientists and with the general public.展开更多
文摘Urban agriculture is gaining recognition for its potential contributions to environmental resilience and climate change adaptation,providing advantages such as urban greening,reduced heat island effects,and decreased air pollution.Moreover,it indirectly supports communities during weather events and natural disasters,ensuring food security and fostering community cohesion.However,concerns about planetary health risks persist in highly urbanized and climate-affected areas.Employing electronic databases such as Web of Science and PubMed and adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines,we identified 55 relevant papers to comprehend the planetary health risks associated with urban agriculture,The literature review identified five distinct health risks related to urban agriculture:(1)trace metal risks in urban farms;(2)health risks associated with wastewater irrigation;(3)zoonotic risks;(4)other health risks;and(5)social and economic risks.The study highlights that urban agriculture,while emphasizing environmental benefits,particularly raises concerns about trace metal bioaccumulation in soil and vegetables,posing health risks for populations.Other well studied risks included wastewater irrigation and backyard livestock farming.The main limitations in the available literature were in studying infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance associated with urban agriculture.
文摘One Health still suffers from the lack of commitment of environmental sectors and disciplines,but benefits from internationalrecognition and the capacity to mobilize intersectoral collaboration,while planetary health demonstrates itscapacity to integrate environmental factors and to foster communities of practice that link global health,environmentaljustice and planetary drivers.Planetary Health has the potential to revitalize One Health by ensuring deeper environmentalintegration and fostering the transformative ecological and societal changes,based on scientific evidences,needed to address today’s interconnected environmental and health crises.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China Regional Innovation and Development Joint Fund Project(U23A20492)Basic Research Program of Jiangsu(BK20250072)SEU Innovation Capability Enhancement Plan for Doctoral Students(CXJH_SEU 25)for supporting this work.
文摘The Planetary Health Diet(PHD)was proposed by the Lancet Commission in 2019.It is a new way of eating that aims to improve both human health and the environment simultaneously.However,recent practice demonstrates persistent cognitive gaps in terms of systematic quantification of health benefits,robust evidence of environmental impacts,and region-specific implementation pathways.This study systematically integrates epidemiological evidence to clarify the associations between PHD and reduced risks of diseases,including cardiovascular disease,diabetes,and certain cancers.Additionally,the study talks about how it affects the demand for agricultural land,the stress on freshwater resources,the release of greenhouse gases,and the imbalance in nitrogen and phosphorus cycles.The study elucidates various multidimensional obstacles to global PHD adoption,including limitations in natural resources,regional economic inequalities,scaling challenges in food technology innovation,and resistance to cultural and intergenerational transmission.To tackle these issues,the study proposes a four-dimensional synergistic approach:encouraging innovation in food production systems,creating fair food distribution systems,building policy intervention toolkits,and designing behavioral incentives.These evidence-based solutions offer both theoretical foundations and actionable paradigms for sustainable food system transformation.
文摘In 2022 a report was published by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)into the causes and implications of the pandemic.This adds to an earlier UNEP report into the pandemic.Each of these reports identifies a small number of important drivers for zoonotic emergence.While the two reports substantially agree,there are also some divergences,the discussion of which is the main purpose of this letter.Each report agrees that the farming of livestock to supply meat and other animal products is an underlying driver of potential zoonotic spillover.The chief difference between these reports,with regard to this aspect,concerns the word“protein”.The other important difference is that the later report identifies a potential role of laboratory and medical procedures contributing to zoonotic outbreaks and even to pandemics.Each of these differences are described.The letter concludes by discussing a recent WHO report that also warns of the risk of viral manipulation,and argues that this is an emerging topic relevant to One Health.
文摘Global challenges such as climate change,biodiversity loss,and health crises necessitate a shift towards sustainable diets.Incorporating sustainability into food-based dietary guidelines(FBDGs)is essential for this shift,and cultural considerations also play a vital role,as food culture significantly influences dietary habits.Considering that Asia and Europe exhibit distinct food cultures,tailored approaches are necessary.Additionally,countries face diverse nutritional challenges,ranging from malnutrition to diet-related diseases,and regional variation in environmental impact necessitates context-specific strategies.Achieving sustainable nutrition depends on understanding cultural influences and regional dynamics.This paper compares China’s and Germany’s dietary guidelines and dietary patterns and their impact on sustainability.It shows that Chinese and German FBDGs only slightly differ,despite the different eating cultures and habits of each country.Alone the recommended amounts for eggs and fish are considerably higher in China than in Germany.However,in both China and Germany,actual dietary patterns deviate from the dietary guidelines.In China,concomitant with economic growth and urbanization,a dietary shift towards increased consumption of animal products and decreased consumption of vegetables and cereals has been observed in the last decades,which has led to a decline in nutritional deficiencies but an increase in obesity and overweight.Obesity and overweight are also on the rise in Germany.A dietary shift could therefore also be beneficial for public health.While following the respective national guidelines would benefit the environment,alternative diets such as a plant-based diet offer even lower environmental footprint.Revising guidelines to prioritize sustainability in addition to health aspects while considering regional contexts and cultural preferences is recommended to foster sustainable eating habits globally.This approach is pivotal for promoting dietary shift towards sustainability on a global scale.
文摘Background:Water resources development promotes agricultural expansion and food security.But are these benefits offset by increased infectious disease risk?Dam construction on the Senegal River in 1986 was followed by agricultural expansion and increased transmission of human schistosomes.Yet the mechanisms linking these two processes at the individual and household levels remain unclear.We investigated the association between household land use and schistosome infection in children.
文摘In many countries, political and environmental pressures are currently combining to generate a perfect storm of circumstances that is reducing food availability, increasing food costs and thereby reducing the availability of food to many. The UK is currently considering new national food and land management policies, and attention is also being given to legislation to address diet-related health issues. Many now argue for a revolution in UK farming practices to reduce their impact on the natural environment. The UK is not alone in facing these and other challenges. Both the contribution of agriculture to greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions and the effects of climate change on food production are issues receiving worldwide attention.Regenerative agricultural practices can result in greater C capture, reduced GHG emissions, enhanced soil quality and enhanced biodiversity. However, it is questioned if such farming systems will be productive enough to feed a growing population with the food required for social and health benefits. To fully exploit the impact of new plant science in farmer fields, it is imperative to effectively link science to farming practices and conduct a broader conversation around the food revolution with social scientists and with the general public.
