World Health Day 2022 — “Our Planet, Our Health”

World Health Day is celebrated every 7th of April to drive global promotion toward health, societal development, and overall well-being.

Highlights:

World Health Day is observed annually on the 7th of April to construct attention on global health issues
Overall societal well-being is obligatory for a healthy planet
Hence, to foster urgent health actions, the 2022 theme for World Health Day is “Our Planet, Our Health.”

World Health Day is celebrated on the 7th of April every year to draw attention to a global health concern. The global health awareness day also scripts the foundation anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO).()

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‘There is not much to celebrate on World Health Day on the 7th of April as the world faces a climate crisis with added devastation due to the COVID pandemic.’
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The 2022 Theme

Humanity has been facing hurdles like climatic crisis, pollution, sudden increasing incidence of diseases like cancer, asthma, diabetes and hypertension in addition to the COVID pandemic. The COVID pandemic has made us aware of our physical, mental and social health.

The 2022 theme for World Health Day is “Our Planet, Our Health,” which mandates global attention toward urgent actions for fostering a healthy planet and human life with a focus on societal well-being. Global Warming is an increasing concern in our lives, with the impact of climate change being felt across every continent and ocean. Overall there is an urgency of curbing climatic change while focusing on moving towards a greener and carbon neutral economy.()

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Environmental Burden

Avoidable environmental causes contribute to over 13 million deaths globally as per the yearly estimate of WHO. More than 90% of people are exposed to unhealthy air due to the burning of fossil fuels, and other social and commercial decisions that drive the health crisis.

Pollution and plastics also destroy our food chain due to their accumulation on the ocean beds and in the forest and mountains. Meanwhile, increased consumption of highly processed foods and an unhealthy lifestyle invites several diseases ranging from obesity to cancer.()

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Effects of Pandemic

Global havoc created by the COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the existing health inequities in today’s world and the urgency for interventions toward societal well-being and overall health.

Attaining equitable health not only fosters a sustainable economy but also helps set stable goals for future generations.()

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Health Issues to be Addressed

Some of the chronic health crises that require global promotion are-

Need for pragmatism versus idealism toward public health
Real-time intervention strategies for tobacco harm reduction
Exploring comprehensive and technology-proven strategies against tobacco addictions
Better agreeability between the Indian Mental Healthcare Act and WHO
Impact of COVID-19 on cardio-vascular respiratory systems
Pre-requisites for holistic cessation programs for adult smokers post-COVID-19 recovery

The above is the view from Dr. Nimesh G. Desai, senior consultant in Psychiatry, and former director IHBAS and Dr. Kiran Melkote, orthopedic surgeon based in Delhi, India, and member of Association for Harm Reduction, Education and Research.

It is also equally important to adopt alternative harm reduction policies and reformative strategies against the ‘cessation only approach’ for tobacco.

‘One approach (may not) suit all’ according to Dr. Kiran Melkote, orthopedic surgeon based in Delhi, India, and member of AHRER — Association for Harm Reduction, Education and Research.

This mandates the availability of alternatives like vaping, lozenges, heated products, and patches to adult smokers.

Breathe-In Health

One may participate in several activities or share their stories about measures undertaken for protecting the planet and health through offline, or social media using the hashtag #HealthierTomorrow.()

One may also approach governments, health corporations/facilities to facilitate their health venture or even participate in:

WHO’s Health for All Film Festival
— “Our planet, our health” award. You may vote and comment for your favorite film on the YouTube playlist using #HealthierTomorrow, #Film4Health, or even submit your short film for the “Our planet, our health” award between October 30, 2022 and January 30, 2023.
Another event that shows casts the visions and voices of a healthy planet: A Healing Arts Event for World Health Day 2022 is hosted on the WHO YouTube channel by Christopher Bailey, Arts + Health Lead @ WHO and Dr. Nisha Sajnani, founding co-director of the Arts + Health @ NYU on 5th of April, 9 am EST, 3 pm CET.(1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
World Health Day 2022

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Converge toward the global health campaign with WHO to create a healthier planet for tomorrow!

References:

World Health Day 2022 - (https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022)
World Health Day 2022 - Our planet, our health - (https://www.paho.org/en/campaigns/world-health-day-2022)
World Health Day – Our Planet, Our Health - (https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/105537.html)

Source-Medindia