Conclusion

2020 ◽  
pp. 227-230
Author(s):  
Alonzo L. Plough
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
News Media ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Generational Change ◽  
The Core ◽  
National Leaders ◽  
Governmental Action

This concluding chapter demonstrates how the well-being movement is gaining momentum and looks at the need and opportunity for further exploration and scaling. There are numerous examples from various countries where a well-being framework is catalyzing community and governmental action. There are significant challenges, but also opportunities to move from a set of experiments and time-limited innovations to sustainable changes across societies that improve well-being. This requires both urgency and long-term thinking; the work will advance through rapid experimentation and a commitment to generational change. And equity must be at the core of this change. The chapter then provides recommendations for policymakers and local and national leaders; news media; practitioners across sectors; and academics and researchers in economics, public health, and other fields.

scholarly journals Development of a web-platform for dynamic monitoring of population health in Geneva: Specchio project

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Baysson ◽  
S Joost ◽  
H Attar Cohen ◽  
I Guessous ◽  
S Stringhini
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dynamic Monitoring ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Medical File ◽  
Directorate General ◽  
Web Platform

Abstract Background In order to provide efficient public health decisions making, it is crucial to obtain reliable and recent data on the state of health of the population. For that purpose, a web-platform for the dynamic monitoring of the health status and well-being of the population is being developed in the Geneva canton. Methods Using a dedicated website, recruitment will be carried out over 5 years so as to enroll up to 20 000 volunteers, resident in Geneva and aged ≥ 18 years, followed-up for at least 10 years. Once connected to the website, participants will fill a general self-administered questionnaire on their socio-demographic and lifestyle characteristics, anthropometry, health status, physical activity and diet. Environmental, behavioral and occupational exposures will also be evaluated via more specific questionnaires. Current addresses of residence will be geocoded and linked to geographical databases to passively gather information on noise, air pollution, green areas, and other exposures. Surveillance of health events will be implemented via yearly self-administered on line questionnaires and potentially via passive linkage to medical databases (medical file) and health registries with the participants' consent. For a subsample of volunteers, biochemical samples and biomarkers will be collected. Results The pilot study shows that the project is feasible, potentially cost-effective but requires innovative methodologies for ensuring long term follow-up. Different communication strategies used for recruitment and long-term participation need to be implemented ensuring trust from participants, different levels of health literacy and the need of justice. Conclusions Specchio is a new project aimed at setting up a digital longitudinal health study in Geneva. Challenges concerns the determinants of participation, recruitment and attrition, quality of data and ethics. Long-term funding by the Directorate General of Health Geneva is currently under evaluation. Key messages This digital longitudinal health study will enable dynamic monitoring of the health status and well-being of Geneva residents and will enable efficient public health decision making. Specchio is a new project funded by the Directorate General of Health Geneva.

scholarly journals A Public Health Approach to Negative News Media: The 3-to-1 Solution

2020 ◽  
pp. 089011712091422
Author(s):  
Tyler J. VanderWeele ◽  
Arthur C. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Population Health ◽  
News Media ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Media Reporting ◽  
The Past ◽  
Negative News ◽  
Health And Well Being

There is clear evidence that the prevalence of negative media reporting has increased substantially over the past years. There is evidence that this negative reporting adversely affects social interactions, and thereby also health and well-being outcomes. Given the wide reach of negative media reporting and the contagion of such reporting and the resulting interactions, the effects on health are arguably substantial. Moreover, there is little incentive at present for media outlets to change practices. A commitment of news outlets to report one positive story for every 3 negative stories, and of news consumers to restrict attention to outlets that do, could dramatically alter practices and, consequently, population health.

The Cost of Austerity Policies for Public Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 117 (802) ◽  
pp. 310-314
Author(s):  
Aaron Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Health And Well Being

[S]hort-term policy changes can have long-term effects on the health and well-being of the population.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Depression from the Nigerian Perspective; A Mini Review

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Chukwuma Oyem ◽  
Patrick Chukwuyenum Ichipi-Ifukor ◽  
Chukubueze Caleb Obi-Ojinika
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Mental Health Care System ◽  
Long Term Consequences

Context: The outbreak of the highly infectious COVID-19 has led to a global public health and economic crisis, especially in developing countries. Due to the global burden and spread and the high mortality rate of the virus, as well as an inadequate mental health care system in Nigeria, inhabitants often experience fear, depression, and anxiety that, if left unaddressed, may lead to long-term consequences. Although depression was a concerning issue in Nigeria before COVID-19, the pandemic has caused a surge in depression cases. This review highlighted the possible causes of depression among Nigerians during the COVID-19 pandemic and identified potential mitigating interventions to prevent depression. Evidence Acquisition: We searched PubMed for the articles published from January 2019 to September 2020 using the terms of “depression”, “COVID-19”, and “Nigeria”. The articles resulting from these searches and the relevant references cited in those articles were reviewed. Results: Nigerians are likely to fall into depression due to the challenges and limitations affecting the economy and development of Nigeria. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 struggle, providing sound mental health services for individuals is imperative to maintain nations’ mental health for a more rapid recovery across various measures of societal well-being post-COVID-19.

scholarly journals The time is now for public health to lead the way on addressing financial strain in Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 111 (6) ◽  
pp. 984-987
Author(s):  
Nicole M. Glenn ◽  
Candace I. J. Nykiforuk
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
The Core ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
The Social ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Underserved Groups

AbstractFinancial strain was an issue for many Canadians long before the arrival of the global novel coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. However, it has worsened in recent months in relation to the pandemic and public health measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Members of underserved groups and people who experience poverty are particularly vulnerable to financial strain and its negative health impacts. As public health professionals, we should be concerned. In this commentary, we discuss the concept of financial strain and its health consequences and highlight how existing research in the area is falling short and why. We suggest next steps to guide research and practice related to financial strain such that it reflects the core values of public health, including equity, life course approaches, and the social determinants of health. This commentary is a call to action for public health researchers and practitioners in Canada to take a more prominent role in shaping the agenda on financial strain to support financial well-being for all.

COVID's Impact on Health and Healthcare Workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Goldenberg
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Care Facilities

The symptoms, risk factors and typical course of mild, moderate and severe COVID-19 infections are detailed, focusing on correlations with hospitalization and death. The physical and emotional toll on healthcare workers is described, as well as the innovations and sacrifices made by physicians, nurses, and hospitals during the pandemic. Present and enduring changes in primary care and mental healthcare, including increased utilization of telemedicine, are explained. The misinformation and disinformation raging during the pandemic and their adverse effect on public health and patient recovery are uncovered. There is a focus on persistent symptoms, long after the initial COVID infection, including long-COVID syndrome. The book concludes with recommendations to best move forward, addressing public health, healthcare inequities, long-term care facilities, primary care, healthcare worker well-being, and following science and truth.

All models are wrong, but some are useful: mathematical models at the time of Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 115-130
Author(s):  
Roberta Buiani
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Epidemiological Models ◽  
Epistemic Values ◽  
The Core ◽  
Public Health Officials

Epidemiological models have been crucial tools throughout all stages of the 2020-21 Coronavirus pandemic: using promptly available or historical data, they have studied and tried to anticipate its progression, providing valuable guidelines for public health officials, policymakers, and other medical and non-medical audiences. While useful, models are not designed to be infallible, and for this reason, they have been frequently subject to criticism. There is a discrepancy between what models do and how they are presented and perceived. Several juxtaposing factors, including current beliefs about scientific reliability, the role of quantification, and the epistemic values grounding the field, are at the core of this discrepancy. While scientific literacy may play a role in addressing this discrepancy, analyzing and becoming better aware of these factors may suggest long-term strategies to address, acknowledge, and communicate the pandemic’s inherent complexity and stochastic qualities.

scholarly journals Testimony Before the Federal Spending Oversight Subcommittee, October 18, 2017

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian A. Nosek
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Discovery ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Investment Strategy ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Federal Spending ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Creation ◽  
American Society ◽  
The Impact

Science may be humanity’s most important long-term investment. The effort to accumulate knowledge has profound consequences for growing the economy, security, and well-being of American society. Some of the impact of scientific investments are the direct aims of the project. But, much of the impact is indirect. Research often leads to unexpected insights and applications that are only appreciated after the discovery and produce many orders of magnitude return on investments. Examples include the creation of the Internet and the core search insights that led to the founding of Google. Science is a long-term investment strategy for the continuing vitality of society, and we can do an even better job with this investment. Today, I will discuss how promoting a culture of transparency and reproducibility will improve the speed and efficiency of scientific discovery.

scholarly journals Rethinking food well-being as reconciliation between pleasure and sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 157-166
Author(s):  
Liselotte Hedegaard ◽  
Valerie Hémar-Nicolas
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Individual Choice ◽  
Collective Interest ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Past ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Food Design

Food well-being has been addressed in consumer research over the past decade as a means to provide a more holistic perspective on consumers’ relationship to food. However, the interest has mainly been directed at individual choice and experience, meaning that the ethical foundations of well-being have received less attention. This foundation is important in the context of food as it provides an opportunity for outlining a new agenda for food well-being. Using food design as an overall framework, this article introduces Epicurean ethics as an underlying conceptual design that positions pleasure at the core of food well-being. Not in the sense of trivial hedonism, but as judicious consideration of what is pleasurable when individual and collective interest is weighed and short- and long-term consequences taken into account.

scholarly journals Clarifying My World: Identity Work in the Context of Workplace Bullying

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Premilla D'Cruz ◽  
Ernesto Noronha
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Identity Work ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Core Theme ◽  
The Core ◽  
Being Bullied ◽  
Conversational Interviews

Based on a study rooted in van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenology, conducted with agents working in international facing call centers in Mumbai and Bangalore, India, this paper describes targets’ identity work in the context of workplace bullying. Data were gathered through conversational interviews and were subject to sententious and selective thematic analyses. The core theme of “clarifying my world” captures participants’ attempt to reconstruct their identity following the emergence of identity disruptions stemming from the experience of being bullied. Major themes which include building personal security and insulation, recreating equilibrium, maintaining dignity and poise, re-establishing ontological foundations and seeking continuity in one’s evolution, represent the goals of identity work which address specific dimensions of identity disruptions. The findings highlight the long-term effects of workplace bullying on targets and targets’ attempts to restore their well - being.

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