About the Journal
The Latin American Journal of Environment & Health (rLAS), ISSN: 2526-219X, was created in 2016 by the Postgraduate Programme in Environment & Health. (PPGAS) at the University of Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC), with the aim of disseminating scientific literature to academia, society, managers and stakeholders.
Entering its first decade of existence and scientific impact, rLAS publishes articles of high merit, which undergo careful peer review by renowned experts in their fields. Contributions span the fields of environmental and health knowledge, with an interdisciplinary character. Furthermore, the journal's publication place is largely dedicated to original results, review papers, experience/case reports, and other academic-scientific content in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Current Issue
The papers published in this special edition were peer-reviewed and approved after a careful evaluation process. They originate from Axis II - Health, Environment and Society, presented at the VIII International Symposium on Science, Health and Territory in 2025.
Description of Axis II: This axis discusses the interactions between health, environment and society, covering the impacts of environmental conditions on the health of populations. It includes topics such as social determinants of health, public health policies, public environmental policies and strategies for sustainable development and the promotion of health equity. The relationship between urbanisation, climate change and emerging diseases is also explored. In addition, it seeks to discuss social participation and intersectoral strategies to minimise health inequalities.
