Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] Over 50 US hospitals established or reinforced their telemedical health systems to allow clinicians to see patients who are at home without the risk of infection for medical professionals. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Lower levels of education render subjects at higher risk of PTSD in a study investigating emergency health care personnel in Italy. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Across all health endpoints evaluated by the EPA, communities of colour are anticipated to experience the greatest reductions in adverse health effects associated with PFAS exposure, resulting in the greatest quantified benefits associated with the final rule. Federal Register
• [New] Across all health endpoints, communities of colour were anticipated to experience the greatest reductions in adverse health effects associated with PFAS exposure, resulting in the greatest quantified benefits associated with the EPA's proposed rule, likely due to disproportionate baseline exposure. Federal Register
• [New] The EPA agrees with commenters that additional explanation of the health effects of PFAS exposure will more effectively communicate risk to consumers when they receive PN from their water system. Federal Register
• [New] The European Commission is driving the development of legislation needed to tackle the potential threat of microplastics to people's health and the environment. EU Science Hub
• [New] Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a substantial global health threat, contributing significantly to mortality rates, with over 40% of deaths in China attributed to its prevalence. BioMed Central
• [New] Italy permits abortion on request within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for cases where a woman's health or life is at risk. FirstPost
• [New] The FDA has long recommended that consumers not drink unpasteurized or raw milk because of the possibility that it may harbor germs that can pose serious health risks. CNN
• [New] Beyond the healthcare industry, Cognizant and Microsoft will prioritize applications across industries such as retail and consumer goods, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing and communications and media. News | Cognizant Technology Solutions
• [New] Some teachers fear that low levels of well-being will lead to low-quality teaching at Danish Universities and increasing number of skilled students with degrees from international universities. SpringerOpen
• [New] By setting stringent monitoring and compliance requirements, the EPA aims to mitigate health risks associated with PFAS contamination in drinking water and enhance public health outcomes for communities nationwide. The Water Collaborative
• [New] More than 90 countries that allied as the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution warn about the alarming acceleration of primary plastic production globally and raise scientific concerns about the adverse health impacts related to plastics to toxic chemicals. Fortune
• [New] Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, EPA is finalizing a rule to protect communities and hold polluters accountable for controlling and cleaning up the contamination created by the disposal of coal combustion residuals, which can cause serious public health risks. US EPA
• [New] 50 years ago, building upon progress towards smallpox eradication and recognizing the unmet potential of other vaccines, Member States of the World Health Organization committed to offer vaccines to their populations to help control six additional infectious diseases. European Commission Representation in Cyprus
• [New] Many stakeholders, including health care providers and the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Cities Project, endorse ageing in place as a tactic to improve older adults' quality of life and decrease healthcare costs. Public Health Studies
• [New] Geopolitical factors continue to cloud the picture for global trade and could well weaken projected growth in the coming 18 months. British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia
• [New] Ethylene oxide is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and poses serious health risks, including an increased possibility of breast cancer. Deccan Herald
• TCE contamination of soil and groundwater can persist for decades, creating an ongoing threat to public health and the environment. Environmental Working Group
• Nearly 80% of consumers in the U.S. agree that nutritious foods are good for health and can reduce the risk of illness and disease. Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.
• Phlo plans to expand its geographic footprint within the UK over the next 12 months, providing more patients with easier access to its growing range of digital healthcare services. Digital Health
• Effective and efficient processing of geospatial data is essential for a wide range of Digital Earth applications such as climate change, natural hazard prediction and mitigation, and public health. SpringerLink

Last updated: 28 April 2024