Preserving Health, Preserving Earth : The Path to Sustainable Healthcare

• Autore: Prabhakar Pranav Kumar
• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (301 pages)
• Altri autori: Leal FilhoWalter
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Confronting the Health Impacts of Climate Change: A Comprehensive Exploration -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Climate Change in India -- 3 Indoor and Outdoor Environmental Changes -- 4 Health Implications -- 5 Complex Interplay with Bodily Systems -- 6 Urgent Necessity for Action -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Sustainable Practices in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Development and Adoption -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Methodology Adopted to Review Research Articles -- 2.1 Design of Research -- 2.2 Trends of Sustainability Growth -- 3 Types of Sustainability Analysis -- 3.1 Social -- 3.2 Environmental Sustainability -- 3.3 Economical Sustainability -- 3.4 Comprehensive Approaches -- 4 Effect on the Environment Caused by the Pharmaceutical Industry -- 5 Environmental Impact and Sustainable Action -- 6 Research Forfeits and Difficulties with Pharmaceutical Industry Sustainability -- 7 Opportunities for Future Research -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Climate Change and Health -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Effects of Climate Change on Human Health -- 2.1 Heat-Related Illnesses and Mortality -- 2.2 Increased Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases -- 2.3 Air Quality Degradation and Respiratory Issues -- 2.4 Food and Water Insecurity Leading to Malnutrition -- 2.5 Mental Health Challenges Due to Climate-Related Stressors -- 3 Vulnerable Populations -- 3.1 Women -- 3.2 Elderly -- 3.3 Persons with Disabilities and Effect's on Climate Change -- 4 A Climate Change and Preventive Strategies -- 4.1 Mitigation -- 4.2 Adaptation -- 5 Strategies for Strengthening a Climate-Resilient Health System -- 5.1 Public Health into Climate Change Policy and Planning -- 5.2 Assurance -- 5.3 Research -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Healing with Care: A Roadmap to Sustainable Healthcare -- 1 Introduction. ; 2 Patient-Centric Paradigm: Beyond Treatment to Holistic Care -- 2.1 Evolving Notions of Patient Care -- 2.2 Patient-Centered Approaches to Sustainable Well-Being -- 3 Balancing Act: Resource Management in Healthcare -- 3.1 The Challenge of Finite Resources -- 3.2 Innovations in Resource Allocation -- 3.3 Ethical Considerations in Resource Management -- 4 Technological Integration: Shaping the Future of Healthcare -- 4.1 The Impact of Technology on Patient Care -- 4.2 Cutting-Edge Innovations in Healthcare -- 4.3 Ethical and Practical Considerations in Technology Adoption -- 5 Interconnected Realities: Patient Care and Resource Optimization -- 5.1 Case Studies in Integrated Healthcare Systems -- 5.2 Challenges and Opportunities in Optimization -- 6 Building Bridges: Technology, Environment, and Patient-Centered Care -- 6.1 Integrating Technology with Patient-Centric Approaches -- 6.2 Technology's Role in Environmental Sustainability -- 6.3 Striking a Balance for Comprehensive Healthcare -- 7 Policy Perspectives: Shaping Sustainable Healthcare Frameworks -- 7.1 Regulatory Approaches to Sustainable Healthcare -- 7.2 International Perspectives on Healthcare Sustainability -- 7.3 The Role of Government and Policy in Driving Change -- 8 Challenges and Opportunities in the Journey Towards Sustainable Healthcare -- 8.1 Identifying Roadblocks in Sustainable Healthcare -- 8.2 Emerging Opportunities for Improvement -- 9 Towards a Sustainable Future: Actionable Strategies and Recommendations -- 9.1 Crafting a Blueprint for Sustainable Healthcare -- 9.2 Practical Steps for Implementation -- 10 Conclusion: A Call to Collective Action -- 10.1 Recapitulation of Key Themes -- 10.2 The Ongoing Journey Towards Sustainable Healthcare -- 10.3 Empowering Every Stakeholder in the Healthcare Ecosystem -- References. ; Community Engagement and Education for Eco-Conscious Health -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Understanding Eco-Conscious Health -- 2.1 Definition and Components of Eco-Conscious Health -- 2.2 Relationship Between Environmental Factors and Public Health Outcomes -- 2.3 Importance of Sustainable Practices for Individual and Community Well-Being -- 3 Strategies for Effective Community Engagement -- 3.1 Tailored Approaches Considering Cultural, Socioeconomic, and Demographic Factors: -- 3.2 Importance of Clear Communication and Collaboration with Community Leaders: -- 3.3 Utilization of Various Platforms for Engagement: -- 4 Integration of Environmental Awareness into Healthcare Curricula -- 4.1 Potential Benefits of Incorporating Environmental Education into Healthcare Training Programs: -- 4.2 Empowering Future Professionals to Integrate Sustainability Principles into Their Practices: -- 4.3 Examples of Successful Integration Initiatives and Their Impact: -- 5 Challenges and Solutions in Promoting Eco-Conscious Health -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Human Health in the Face of Extreme Weather: An Analysis of Impacts and Implications -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Climate Change and Health -- 3 Extreme Weather Events and Diseases -- 3.1 Heat Stress -- 3.2 Floods -- 4 Vector-Borne Diseases and Climate Change -- 4.1 Climate Change and Emergence of Coronaviruses -- 5 Air Quality and Climate Change -- 6 Social Determinants Affected Due to Climate Change -- 6.1 Population of Concern -- 7 Climate Change and Human Mental Health -- 8 Adaptive Strategies and Public Health Responses -- 9 Mitigation Strategies -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- Exploring the Emergence of Sustainable Practices in Healthcare Research and Application as a Path to a Healthier Future -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Paradigm Shift: Sustainability in Healthcare -- 2.1 Evolution of Sustainable Practices. ; 2.2 Drivers of Change in Healthcare Sustainability -- 2.3 Current State of Sustainability Integration in Healthcare -- 3 Eco-Friendly Innovations in Medical Study and Practice -- 3.1 Environmentally Sensitive Hospital Architecture -- 3.2 Energy-Efficient Medical Devices -- 3.3 Case Studies and Exemplary Projects -- 4 Positive Impacts on Human and Environmental Health -- 5 Enhancing Patient Outcomes and Community Health Resilience -- 6 Overcoming Challenges: The Road to Sustainability -- 7 Opportunities and Solutions -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Sustaining Sustainable: Investigating the Full Spectrum of Food Waste, from Production Through Consumption to Disposal -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Review of Literature -- 2.1 Supply Chain -- 2.2 Sustainability Approaches -- 2.3 Energy Conversion -- 2.4 Food Waste Causes -- 2.5 Materials and Methods -- 3 Findings and Discussion -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Navigating Health Challenges: Approaches for Sustainable Development in a Changing Climate -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Health Impacts of Climate Change -- 3 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- 4 Adaptation and Resilience -- 5 Public Health Measures -- 6 Collaboration for Effective Solutions -- 7 Sustainable Healthcare Practices -- 8 Addressing Health Disparities -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- Mental Health and Well-Being in Sustainable Practices -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Mental Health Practices -- 2.1 Triple Bottom Line: A Sustainable Approach to Mental Health -- 2.2 Integration of Natural Solutions in Mental Health Care -- 2.3 Link Between Mental Well-Being and Reduced Risk of Chronic Illnesses -- 2.4 Global Disparities in Mental Health Data -- 3 India's Mental Health System -- 3.1 Overview of India's National Mental Health Program and Its Goals -- 3.2 Challenges in Implementation Leading to Inconsistent Service Delivery. ; 3.3 Service User-Caregiver Participation -- 4 Treatment Gap in India -- 5 Opportunities for Improvement -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Unani Medicine's Integration in Healthcare: Harmonizing Sustainable Food Wisdom for Holistic Well-Being -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Historical Background -- 2.1 Quotes from Unani Physicians on Diet -- 2.2 Unani Principles of Dietotherapy -- 2.3 The Concept of "Sitt-e Zarooriya" in Unani Medicine -- 2.4 Distinctive Dietary Regimens and Their Therapeutic Applications -- 2.5 The Crucial Role of Digestive Correction in Unani Medicine -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- Advances in Cosmetic Products Towards a New Future -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Basic Anatomy of Skin: -- 2.1 Epidermis -- 2.2 Dermis -- 2.3 Subcutaneous Fat -- 3 Cosmetics -- 3.1 Water -- 3.2 Surfactants -- 3.3 Thickener -- 3.4 Emollients -- 3.5 Antioxidants -- 3.6 Pigments -- 3.7 Fragrances -- 3.8 Preservatives -- 4 Emerging Trends -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- The Role of Analytics in Improving Health Outcomes: Are Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) at the Forefront in Social Health Protection? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Methodology -- 3 Big Data Analytics and Healthcare -- 4 Findings and Discussion -- 5 Use of Analytics in the Form of Text, Speech, and Patient Treatment Journey to Aid Community Services -- 6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Mindful Approaches to Sustainable Healthcare: Nurturing Mental Health and Well-Being -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Safety Measures for Physical Health -- 3 Safety Measures for the Mental Health -- 4 Safety Measures Required from the Society -- 5 Safety Measures Required from the Individual -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- From Ideation to Innovation: Integrating Pharmaceutical Innovation and Sustainable Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Emergence of Pharmaceutical Industry -- 3 Pharmaceutical Innovation. ; 4 Types of Pharmaceutical Innovation.
• Titolo autorizzato: Preserving Health, Preserving Earth
• ISBN: 9783031605451; 9783031605444
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910865259203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: World Sustainability Series