2023-11-08 12:20:55
According to 2022 data from the Shift project, health is responsible for 8% of total greenhouse gas emissions and, in the health sector, the purchase of medicine represents the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. CO2. “But,n as healthcare professionals, we have a duty to set an example » says Dr. Catherine Pannequin, dermatologist in Marcq-en-Baroeul (North) and vice-president of the Envi’Derm group.
Thus, the specialist suggests to her colleagues to work on the pertinence of their drug prescriptions et dermocosmetics. « knowing that 20% of prescribed products are not used » she specifies. To improve this situation, she insists on the importance of good compliance with treatments by patients and the need to promote the drug destruction sector by Cyclamed. With one caveat, however, this eco-organization does not support cosmetics or sunscreen products. On the other hand, Catherine Pannequin points out certain inappropriate uses of products, in particular, “for non-pathological skin, the use of day or night creams seems useless or even harmful, just like anti-stretch mark products intended for pregnant women which have never proven their effectiveness and, moreover, for some, contain disruptors endocrine. ».
The specialist also questions the use of sunscreens, the use of which must be placed in the sun protection strategy. In fact, they only constitute the 3rd line of protection after reducing exposure to the sun and wearing covering clothing. Thus, work is underway, carried out transversally with other SFD groups, to develop information sheets intended for patients on the proper use of sun protection products.
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