Public health authorities take as an article of faith that health must be society’s core, overarching value. Some even argue that health is “the foundational capability from which human flourishing emanates.” Yet people in power (politicians, CEOs, etc.) rarely see it that way. Because of the complexity and scale of the problems we’re facing, our increasingly connected global society needs a clear vision of, and rationale for, healthy populations and environments (locally, nationally, and globally) as a political and economic priority. outline the most significant (political, social, environmental, economic) barriers we face to achieving a holistic vision of planetary health in the future.

Public health authorities take as an article of faith that health must be society’s core, overarching value. Some even argue that health is “the foundational capability from which human flourishing emanates.” Yet people in power (politicians, CEOs, etc.) rarely see it that way. Because of the complexity and scale of the problems we’re facing, our increasingly connected global society needs a clear vision of, and rationale for, healthy populations and environments (locally, nationally, and globally) as a political and economic priority. outline the most significant (political, social, environmental, economic) barriers we face to achieving a holistic vision of planetary health in the future.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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