The Ability of Family Physicians in the Caribbean to Promote Planetary Health Concepts and the Challenges of Implementing Changes in Practice

ABSTRACT

The global environment is rapidly changing and the subsequent effects on human health are devastating. Planetary Health is a field focused on characterizing the human health impacts of human-caused disruptions of Earth's natural systems. It has been determined that Family Physicians (FPs) are the best suited to advocate and raise awareness of Planetary Health. The purpose of this research is to assess FPs in the Caribbean, their knowledge of planetary health, their ability to implement planetary health concepts in their practice, and the challenges that may impede implementation.