WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. January 2022–
The Physicians’ Committee’s One Healthy World program, launching January 13, 2022 in four languages spoken by billions of people worldwide, offers a masterclass on why and how to start a vegan diet – be it for health, the environment or animals. Registration is now open at PCRM.org/OneHealthyWorld.
The six weekly classes, taught via Zoom in English, English for an Indian audience, French, Mandarin and Spanish, will be led by doctors, nutritionists, chefs, food experts and people like One Healthy World’s Spanish-speaking expert Marc, Ramirez, have transformed their own health with a vegan diet.
In each language, the series will be accompanied by docents who will tailor the discussions to the interests and needs of their audience. Classes cover topics ranging from heart health and weight loss to meal planning and eating out; cooking demonstrations; panel discussions; and responses to comments and questions.
One Healthy World aligns with recent Physicians Committee nutrition programs that have helped participants dramatically improve their health.
“We know that a plant-based diet—coupled with our proven learning format and plenty of support—can dramatically improve student health in just a few weeks,” said Josh Cullimore, MD, MPH, director of the Physicians Committee for Preventive Medicine. “The One Healthy World program has the potential to save millions of lives worldwide, in addition to the obvious benefits for animals and the planet.”
An unhealthy diet kills more people worldwide every year than tobacco smoking, according to the Global Burden of Disease study, which looked at the top foods and nutrients consumed in 195 countries. The study found that 11 million deaths annually — 10 million from cardiovascular disease, 913,000 from cancer and 339,000 from type 2 diabetes — are linked to poor diet.
Recent research published in BMJ Global Health shows that global increases in meat consumption have led to sharp increases in deaths from colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease worldwide.
Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit healthcare organization of 17,000 physicians who advance preventive medicine, conduct clinical research, and promote higher standards of ethics and effectiveness in research.
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SOURCE: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
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