Understanding the links between agriculture and health

Policymaking initiatives in agriculture and public health are often pursued in a parallel and unconnected fashion. Yet coherent, joint action in agriculture and health could have large potential benefits and substantially reduce risks for the poor. Among development professionals there is growing re...

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Autores principales: Hawkes, Corinna, Ruel, Marie T.
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Español
Publicado: International Food Policy Research Institute 2006
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159473
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description Policymaking initiatives in agriculture and public health are often pursued in a parallel and unconnected fashion. Yet coherent, joint action in agriculture and health could have large potential benefits and substantially reduce risks for the poor. Among development professionals there is growing recognition that agriculture influences health, and health influences agriculture, and that both in turn have profound implications for poverty reduction. This recognition suggests that opportunities exist for agriculture to contribute to better health, and for health to contribute to agricultural productivity. To take advantage of these opportunities, however, it is crucial to understand the precise linkages between the two sectors. How do the linkages work? Where do opportunities for joint action lie, and what are the impediments? How can the agricultural and health sectors work together more closely and thereby contribute to addressing poverty?
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spelling CGSpace1594732025-11-06T04:07:59Z Understanding the links between agriculture and health Hawkes, Corinna Ruel, Marie T. agriculture health malaria AIDS agroforestry environmental management sustainability Policymaking initiatives in agriculture and public health are often pursued in a parallel and unconnected fashion. Yet coherent, joint action in agriculture and health could have large potential benefits and substantially reduce risks for the poor. Among development professionals there is growing recognition that agriculture influences health, and health influences agriculture, and that both in turn have profound implications for poverty reduction. This recognition suggests that opportunities exist for agriculture to contribute to better health, and for health to contribute to agricultural productivity. To take advantage of these opportunities, however, it is crucial to understand the precise linkages between the two sectors. How do the linkages work? Where do opportunities for joint action lie, and what are the impediments? How can the agricultural and health sectors work together more closely and thereby contribute to addressing poverty? 2006 2024-11-08T22:30:14Z 2024-11-08T22:30:14Z Book https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159473 en es Open Access application/pdf application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Hawkes, Corinna; Ruel, Marie T. 2006. Understanding the links between agriculture and health. 2020 Vision Focus 13. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159473
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