Biosocial Considerations on Sustainable Health and Development

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2023-11-18

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Öztürk, Ceyhan
Erdil, Erkan
Tansel, Aysıt

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According to the eco-health approach, environmental and socio-economic sustainabilityprofoundly affects the health of human beings, the health of animals, and the entire ecosystem.This study reflects the authors' opinions on establishing the necessary technical and institutionalinfrastructure for society to achieve sustainable health and development by managinguncertainty and disruptions. The study reveals essential problem areas that need to be dealtwith regarding sustainability. Then, it presents the theoretical background and empiricalresearch findings, a non-linear link between the identified economic indicators and BMI. It issuggested as a basis for solving societal concerns via the solid link between BMI, nutritionalstatus, cognitive ability, and time preference. The authors found that the relationship betweenall economic growth and development engines and BMI is not monotonous. The authorsconsider that these findings manifest cognitive ability-skill development as a cycle that shouldbe operated for each individual without any break. Lastly, the authors explain their core idea ofinnovation policy perspective. It is projected to transform the manifestation of these findingsinto a technological and institutional infrastructure. Such projections may enhance sustainablehealth and development, and the further reflections of this perspective. "The Sector of Sectors"is one of these reflections. It can be formed as a result of these processes and significantlycontribute to humanity's ability to successfully cope with the uncertain events that may happenin the future. Additionally, the authors consider that this perspective's practice can helprecognize any society's technological and institutional deficiencies and its industrial and socialinfrastructural capabilities on the path of sustainability.

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https://www.tek.org.tr/conference/pdf/24_28112023_110719.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/108628

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