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How Global Public Health could be different



Low-cost, rapid, point-of-care, diagnostic health tests could save millions of lives

Nicotine products / gum / lozenges could be better / help people quit

People could be notified (apps / text messages) about listeria outbreaks / foodborne diseases / infectious diseases

The Trinseo chemical plant / other chemical plants could not release dangerous chemicals

Crop residue burning could be turned into fuel or livestock feed / bedding

Homemade, affordable air purifiers could be created

Solving indoor air pollution could prevent around 4 million deaths a year

The VAERS / FAERS systems could accurately capture vaccine / drug safety and restore public trust

Mental health services could be more available to those experiencing violence / trauma

Family caregivers could be trained in medical skills to improve patient outcomes at home

Instructional videos could improve global health

Entrepreneurs could treat, package, and distribute water in reusable bottles to communities

Mexican pharmacies could not sell counterfeit drugs with fentanyl

Bauxite (aluminum) mining could lead to environmental / agricultural / health problems

GMO crops could be harming small-scale farmers through unaffordable / not climate adaptable seeds and pesticide use

Weapons could not use depleted uranium

The Japanese government could be open / effective in dealing with the Fukushima nuclear disaster

Toxic waste could be recycled rather than shipped to developing countries

Countries could have universal healthcare coverage

Tobacco marketing / regulation could be less harmful in developing countries

Nuclear / radioactive waste could be used for energy or disposed of safely

Contact tracing could be improved worldwide during infectious disease outbreaks

Medicine, hygiene items and sexual health products could be available in vending machines

Diagnostic testing for infectious diseases could be distributed and processed quickly and safely with clear public guidance

Mosquitoes could be wiped out through genetic engineering

Community health workers / entrepreneurs / mentors could improve health outcomes

Sex work could be decriminalized

Zigzag brick kilns could reduce air pollution in South Asia

Airbnb / homestays could have more safety requirements

Warning signs or nets could be placed under fruit trees to prevent injuries/deaths

Cigarette packaging could be plain and have graphic images

Drugs could be decriminalized with available treatment options

Good quality cookstoves could be leased and use wood pellets

Biochar could be used as fuel in cookstoves

Food crops could be bred to have micronutrients

Government economic incentives could increase the availability of healthy food

Less salt, saturated fat, artificial additives, and sugar could be added to food

Birthing / newborn kits could be provided to mothers without hospital or health clinic access

Food, water, drinks, or condiments could be fortified with micronutrients

Breast cancer screenings could be easier to access and without pain/radiation

Absorbent underwear could help with periods and incontinence

A sugar or soda tax could reduce obesity and diabetes

Juice boxes / sports drinks with less sugar could be available

Free health clinics / counseling could be available

Trachoma could be prevented and treated in developing countries

Obstetric fistula surgeries could be funded, performed, and accessible for women

Menstrual cups could be distributed more in the developing world

Menstrual products could be affordable and accessible for low-income women

Affordable, eco-friendly menstrual pads / cups / discs could be made by and sold to women in developing countries

Puberty books or magazines for girls and boys could be developed and distributed

Asbestos could be banned for use

Lead poisoning awareness campaigns and preventative actions could happen across the world

Corrected vision could be focused on more in international development

STD testing could be at home

Children / adults in developing countries could be dewormed

Clean cookstoves could be used in developing countries

Medical costs for people in developing countries could be crowdfunded

Shoes could grow / expand

New parents could receive a baby box

Parents and parents-to-be could receive calls or text messages to promote maternal and child health