Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations that Align Patient and Planetary Health.

Alexander P Cole, Stacy Loeb

Journal: European urology focus 2023;9(6):869-872

PMID: 37770372

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Abstract

Environmental factors such as air pollution and climate change have far-reaching implications for human health, and increasing evidence supports a link between planetary health and many common urological conditions. We summarize these links and outline the data for some dietary and lifestyle changes that have joint benefits for both urological and planetary health. PATIENT SUMMARY: Steps to reduce our impact on the environment can also reduce the risk of urological cancers (bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers), urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and erectile dysfunction, and may have a positive impact on sperm quality. Simple steps such as reducing meat and dairy consumption, increasing exercise levels (e.g. through active commuting), and supporting the preservation of greenspace can benefit both personal health and the environment.

Address: Division of Urological Surgery and Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].; Department of Urology and Population Health, New York University Langone Health and Manhattan Veterans Affairs, NY, New York, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2023.09.007

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MeSH Terms: Male, Humans, Semen, Diet, Meat, Air Pollution