Articles

Uncovering the differentiated impacts of carbon neutrality and clean air policies in multi-provinces of China

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 27, 21 June 2024

This study is a comprehensive assessment of the effects of climate change mitigation and pollution policies in China, providing policy recommendations.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action

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Health and wellbeing; Sustainable cities; Climate Action, Asia

Projected environmental and public health benefits of extended-interval dosing: an analysis of pembrolizumab use in a US national health system

Elsevier,

The Lancet Oncology, Volume 25, June 2024

In this study, the authors analyse alternative pembrolizumab administration strategies that might have environmental advantages over the current dosing and compounding paradigms (improved environmental sustainability without sacrificing clinical outcomes)
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SDG:

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

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public health; Global Health, Global, North America

The Need for an Alternative Health Claim Process for Foods Based on Both Nutrient and Contaminant Profiles

Elsevier,

Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 8, June 2024

The article underscores the need to reform the health claim evaluation process for foods by adopting a holistic approach that integrates multiple nutritional and contaminant attributes. This approach should involve cumulative risk assessment and risk-benefit analysis to provide a more accurate picture of food's health impacts. Such reforms align with global sustainability goals and would help address the complexities of modern food systems, ultimately promoting better health outcomes and environmental stewardship.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

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Climate Change; Health and wellbeing, Global

Pre-disposed tectonic subsidence controls flood hazards and unplanned urbanisation dominates the flood disasters in the Pliocene to Holocene Kashmir basin, NW Himalayas

Elsevier,

Quaternary Science Advances, Volume 14, June 2024

The primary outcome of our work is the strong evidence that flood hazards are related to the structural setting of the basin, which includes topography and geology, while the transition of flood hazards into disasters is mainly because of unplanned urbanization.
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SDG:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action

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Climate Action; Sustainable cities, Asia, Global

Earth, the new liquid stone: Development and perspectives

Elsevier,

Materials Today Communications, Volume 39, June 2024

This text ties into SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). It discusses the potential of poured earth materials to decarbonize the construction industry, optimize material flows, and reduce resource extraction, contributing to more sustainable and resilient urban development.
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SDG:

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

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Climate Adaptation; Industry, Global

Effect of air pollution exposure on risk of acute coronary syndromes in Poland: a nationwide population-based study (EP-PARTICLES study)

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 41, June 2024

This article ties into SDG3 by examining the relation between air pollution exposure and cardiovascular health especially on particular subpopulations, e.g. younger people, women, residents of rural areas and those with lower income.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Climate Change, Europe

Real world challenges and disparities in the systemic treatment of ovarian cancer

Elsevier,

Gynecologic Oncology, Volume 185, June 2024

Low- and middle-income regions face disparities in access to ovarian cancer care, including lack of awareness, limited access to genetic and tumor testing, paucity of surgical expertise, time to approval of novel therapeutics, and treatment costs. By addressing these inequities, the core aim of this paper is to promote action through collaboration in order to overcome these barriers and promote health equity in ovarian cancer management and treatment.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

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Health and wellbeing; Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

Federal Food Assistance Accessibility and Acceptability Among Indigenous Peoples in the United States: A Scoping Review

Elsevier,

The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 154, Issue 6, June 2024, Pages 1739-1749

The article concludes that while federal food assistance programs have the potential to improve health equity for Indigenous peoples, their effectiveness is hampered by accessibility barriers and lack of cultural relevance, particularly in non-tribally administered programs. The scant research available highlights unmet needs, especially for urban Indigenous communities and under-studied programs. Addressing these gaps is essential for fulfilling federal trust responsibilities and advancing health equity. The authors call for more targeted research and policy action to support Indigenous self-determination and ensure food assistance programs are both accessible and culturally appropriate.

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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Zero Hunger, North America

Indigenizing Cardiac Rehabilitation: The Role for Cultural Adaptation

Elsevier,

Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 40, June 2024

This review article summarizes the current evidence for culturally adapted cardiac rehabilitation programming for Indigenous patients, including community engagement. strategies to improve education on cardiovascular risk-factor optimization and to promote guideline-based exercise and diet programs through an Indigenous perspective.
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SDG:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 3: Good health and well-being
North America

Is it just conservation? A typology of Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ roles in conserving biodiversity

Elsevier,

One Earth, Volume 7, 21 June 2024

This research emphasizes the importance of equitable governance and recognizing the leadership roles of Indigenous peoples and local communities in conservation efforts. The study suggests that more positive ecological outcomes are associated with governance structures that give Indigenous peoples and local communities equal partnership or primary control, aligning with the goals of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples to elevate their leadership roles and respect their rights and customary institutions in conservation initiatives.
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SDG:

Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Global

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