For over a decade we have been living in a state of global crisis that affects all citizens, all social spheres, the entire psychophysical sphere of each one and the entire planet. Essentially, the root cause is to be identified in a widespread attitude of indifference towards the Balance of the Ecosystem and the Safety of Man and the Planet, underestimating the importance that, instead, these factors assume on maintaining the state of Health of the individual and the community.

In the “Glossary of the Ministry of Health” a significant definition of “Patient Safety” can be identified: “Dimension of the quality of health care, which guarantees, through the identification, analysis and management of risks and possible incidents for patients, the design and implementation of operational systems and processes that minimize the likelihood of error, potential risks and possible consequent damage to patients”.

Furthermore, WHO – World Health Organization – in the Shanghai Declaration, 2016, stated: “Health develops in the contexts of daily life, in neighborhoods and communities where people live, work, love, shop and have fun. Health is one of the most effective and powerful indicators of sustainable development and success of every city (and community), and contributes to making cities (and communities) inclusive, safe, and resilient for the entire populationaliero-Universitaria “Policlinico-V. Emanuele” di Catania.

Health is therefore our most precious asset and it is up to all of us to protect it as best we can, becoming aware of the negative impact that choices, habits and incorrect lifestyles have on it. In particular, the best possible health security is achieved through the accurate analysis of the health status of the individual and the community, with the aim of prevention and early treatment, removal or at least reduction of health risks through the transmission of appropriate recommendations and treatments that meet criteria of clinical evidence and, at the same time, of environmental and social sustainability. The identification of risk factors and the targeted intervention for their elimination should be the first objective in a socio-health context of best practice for the protection of the health of all citizens. It is therefore appropriate to pay adequate attention to both clinical-diagnostic aspects and those related to scientific research, sociological studies, environmental sciences, sustainable management of natural resources and appropriate use of structural and technological resources.

The Sanit Conference is therefore aimed at acquiring interdisciplinary skills on global health risk factors in the medical-scientific, sociological, economic and global sustainability fields, with the development of targeted health and social intervention strategies for the removal of these factors.