Nutritional Diseases Food Systems

Quantifying the environmental human health burden of food demand in Spain: A life cycle assessment study. Science Direct.

A groundbreaking study conducted in Spain has, for the first time, quantified the health damages resulting from the environmental impacts of our food consumption under the Planetary Health approach. The findings indicate that the consumption of meat, fish, seafood, and dairy products contributes to 55% of the overall health damage.

November 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Fresán, U. et al.

Noncommunicable Diseases Climate Change

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of environmental heat exposure on cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus in low- & middle-income countries. Environmental Research.

October 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Siddiqui, S.A., Thiam, S., Houndodjade, C., et al.

Collaboration and Partnerships Planetary Health Frameworks

UdeC impulsa creación de la Red Chilena de Salud Planetaria. La Discusión.

The University of Concepción invited academic institutions, public agencies, and social organizations to form the Chilean Planetary Health Network.

September 13, 2025 • News

La Discusión

Biodiversity Loss Food Systems

From the Soil Up: Why Biodiversity Matters for Human and Planetary Health

In this lesson, Dr. Miller explores how food systems impact health through things like diet, environmental contamination, occupational hazards, and social inequality.

September 11, 2025 • Videos

Food EDU

Infectious Diseases Climate Change

Indigenous Territories can safeguard human health depending on the landscape structure and legal status. Communications Earth & Environment.

Researchers analyzed 20 years of data across the Amazon to assess how Indigenous Territories, their legal recognition, and surrounding landscapes influence fire-related and zoonotic/vector-borne diseases. Findings reveal that Indigenous Territories can reduce fire-related disease incidence and, depending on forest cover and fragmentation, help mitigate or amplify zoonotic/vector-borne disease risks.

September 11, 2025 • Research & Reports

Barreto, J.R., Palmeirim, A.F., Sangermano, F., et al.