The role of health systems in promoting healthier lifestyles and a greener future
This document, produced to inform the 2017 meeting of the G7 Ministers of Health, provides a broad overview of the main policy issues and some of the policy actions that G7 Health
authorities can put in place to improve population health, while at the same time decreasing the human footprint on the environment. In particular, this document discusses three areas
in which health systems can provide a substantial contribution, namely: i) promoting a healthier diet for a greener environment; ii) contributing to the development of sustainable cities; and iii)
supporting active travel policies.
