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What is planetary health? Addressing the environment-health nexus in Southeast Asia in the era of the Sustainable Development Goals: opportunities for International Relations scholars

This policy paper calls for better integration of environmental conservation and human health goals in Southeast Asia, using the concept of planetary health. It argues that clean environments—free of pollutants like microplastics—are essential for human well-being, especially for communities dependent on natural resources.

2018 Revista Brasileira de Política Internacional 8 citations
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Cobénéfices santé-environnement : concepts et recommandations pour la pratique clinique

This paper reviews the concepts of health-environment co-benefits within One Health, EcoHealth, and Planetary Health frameworks, providing clinical practice recommendations for healthcare professionals to integrate environmental co-benefit considerations — including reductions in plastic and chemical exposures — into patient counseling and healthcare system decision-making.

2022 Revue Médicale Suisse
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Utjecaj COVID-19 obrazaca ponašanja na ekosustave

This study examines how COVID-19 pandemic behaviors altered ecosystem exposures, finding that the shift away from circular economy practices led to surges in single-use plastic consumption, pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment waste, and inadequately managed medical waste. Researchers concluded that pandemic-era waste streams created novel and large-scale environmental contamination challenges requiring new policy frameworks and production model shifts.

2024 Kemija u industriji
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A planetary health perspective on menstruation: menstrual equity and climate action

This planetary health review highlights how conventional menstrual hygiene products generate significant plastic waste and contain potentially harmful chemicals, while many people worldwide lack adequate access to menstrual products. Reusable and sustainable alternatives could simultaneously address menstrual equity and reduce environmental plastic pollution.

2023 The Lancet Planetary Health 17 citations
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A cross-sectional study on the knowledge of and interest in Planetary Health in health-related study programmes in Germany

A cross-sectional survey of 1,303 students enrolled in health-related programs in Bavaria, Germany found moderate knowledge and high interest in Planetary Health topics. Students recognized connections between environmental health and human health but reported that Planetary Health content was poorly integrated into their university curricula.

2022 Frontiers in Public Health 17 citations
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Planetary health and non-communicable diseases—A converging global crisis

This review examines the convergence of environmental degradation and the global rise in non-communicable diseases, identifying microplastics as one of several environmental pollutants contributing to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions. The authors argue that addressing plastic pollution is integral to a planetary health approach to disease prevention.

2026 Frontiers in Public Health
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Impacts of Vegetarian Diet on Healthy Eating Patterns and Environmental Sustainability

This narrative review examines the health and environmental impacts of vegetarian diets versus animal-product-based diets, drawing on publications from 2006 to 2022. The authors find that plant-based diets are associated with lower risk of chronic disease and substantially reduced environmental impacts including greenhouse gas emissions, freshwater use, and marine and freshwater pollution.

2024 International Journal of Health Science
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Sustaining Life: Human Health–Planetary Health Linkages

This chapter introduces the Planetary Health framework, which treats human and environmental health as inseparable, using examples like climate change, chemical contamination, and biodiversity loss. Microplastic pollution fits within this framework as a chemical contamination threat that simultaneously harms ecosystems and human health.

2020 10 citations
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Die Bedeutung der Konzepte One Health und Planetary Health für die Umweltmedizin im 21. Jahrhundert

This review examined how One Health and Planetary Health frameworks are essential for 21st-century environmental medicine, emphasizing the interconnected threats from chemical pollutants, microplastics, and climate change to both human and ecosystem health.

2023 Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz 11 citations
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Microplásticos, ambiente y salud humana. Una revisión a nivel global

A systematic literature review of over 11,000 articles on microplastics in water, soil, and human health found that microplastics contaminate aquifers, harm marine ecosystems, and affect the respiratory and digestive systems of people, with the authors calling for more research on human health effects.

2024 Magazine Portal Bibliotech Digital (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)
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Microplásticos, ambiente y salud humana. Una revisión a nivel global

A Spanish-language systematic review analyzed over 11,795 articles from ScienceDirect on microplastics in aquatic environments, soils, and human health, summarizing contamination patterns and calling for further research on human health impacts.

2024 Gestión y Ambiente
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An Increasingly Unhealthy Planet Affects Everyone’s Health

This UN Environment Programme report identifies food, energy, and waste systems as the key drivers of global environmental degradation, calling for transformative policy change. Plastic pollution and its fragmentation into microplastics is specifically highlighted as a product of unsustainable production and waste systems.

2021
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Planetary Health: Safeguarding Human Health and the Environment in the Anthropocene

This book on Planetary Health framed environmental degradation as a direct threat to human health across domains from pandemics to chronic disease to mental health, arguing that transformative changes in energy, food, housing, and transport systems are needed to simultaneously improve health outcomes and protect the natural systems on which human civilization depends.

2021 12 citations
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Environmental assessment of diets: overview and guidance on indicator choice

Researchers review which environmental indicators — such as greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and land impact — are most useful for assessing how sustainable different diets are, providing guidance for health experts, policymakers, and food industry decision-makers. The authors recommend that diet assessments always include at least five indicator areas including climate change, biodiversity impact, and effects on wild fish stocks to capture the full range of environmental trade-offs.

2024 The Lancet Planetary Health 31 citations
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Symphony of planetary health and prescription medicine for a sustainable future

This review examined the environmental impacts of prescription medicine disposal and pharmaceutical manufacturing, framing the issue within the lens of planetary health and the interconnectedness of human and environmental wellbeing. It called for integrating ecological considerations into pharmaceutical practice and policy.

2024 Indian Journal of Pharmacology
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Sustainable Urbanization and Microplastic Management: Implications for Human Health and the Environment

This review examines how rapid urbanization increases microplastic pollution through packaging waste, personal care products, and industrial activities, and explores the resulting health and environmental impacts. Microplastics in urban settings enter the body through food, water, and air, potentially causing inflammation, hormone disruption, and other health problems. The authors call for sustainable urban planning strategies that address microplastic management to protect public health.

2024 Urban Science 13 citations
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Communicating the health of the planet and its links to human health

This commentary discussed how to more effectively communicate links between planetary health indicators -- including ocean pollution and microplastics -- and human health outcomes to policymakers and the public.

2019 The Lancet Planetary Health 36 citations
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When I say …. Planetary Health

This commentary explores the concept of planetary health, which examines the connections between human civilization and the natural systems on which it depends. The author argues for a shared understanding of the term to advance research and action on environmental and health challenges. The piece emphasizes the urgency of addressing threats like pollution and ecosystem degradation that affect both the planet and human well-being.

2024 Medical Education 3 citations
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Development of a Classification Model for Physiological Parameters in Relation to Ecological Aspects Based on Cohort Data

Researchers developed a classification model linking physiological parameters to ecological and environmental factors using cohort data, aiming to understand how environmental variables, socioeconomic conditions, and demographic parameters influence human health outcomes in the context of ecosystem modelling.

2022 Research Square (Research Square)
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Menstruation: Environmental impact and need for global health equity

This paper highlights the environmental impact of disposable menstrual products as a source of plastic waste and calls for greater awareness and equitable access to sustainable menstrual hygiene options. The study frames menstrual health equity as both a public health and environmental issue requiring global attention.

2022 International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 40 citations
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Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene Practices and Their Environmental and Health Implications: A Systematic Review in the Indonesian Context

This systematic review examines menstrual hygiene practices in Indonesia and their environmental impact. It highlights that disposable menstrual products contribute to microplastic pollution, and that switching to sustainable alternatives could reduce both environmental contamination and potential health risks from plastic exposure.

2026 International Journal of Social Service and Research
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Unveiling the complex impact of microplastics on environmental health, ecosystems, and humans

This comprehensive review consolidates current knowledge on microplastic pollution across marine, freshwater, terrestrial, and atmospheric environments. Researchers examined sources, transport pathways, impacts on living organisms, sampling techniques, and regulatory challenges, highlighting significant gaps in understanding the full scope of microplastic effects on ecosystems and human well-being.

2026 Journal of Environmental Management
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The long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on environmental health: a review study of the bi-directional effect

Researchers reviewed how the COVID-19 pandemic created a two-way relationship with environmental health, finding that lockdowns temporarily improved air and water quality while simultaneously driving a surge in single-use plastic waste and biohazard materials. The review calls for long-term sustainability policies that balance economic recovery with environmental protection, including reducing plastic pollution.

2023 Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center 2 citations
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Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste: Strategies for Sustainable Management

This systematic review summarizes the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste and evaluates strategies for sustainable management. It highlights that plastic pollution threatens ecosystems and human health through microplastic contamination, and examines approaches like recycling, biodegradable alternatives, and policy interventions to reduce exposure.

2025 International Journal of Integrative Studies (IJIS)