Pollinator Deficits, Food Consumption, and Consequences for Human Health: A Modeling Study.
Matthew R SmithNathaniel D MuellerMarco SpringmannTimothy B SulserLucas Alejandro GaribaldiJames S GerberKeith D WiebeSamuel S MyersPublished in: Environmental health perspectives (2022)
According to our analysis, insufficient populations of pollinators were responsible for large present-day burdens of disease through lost healthy food consumption. In addition, we calculated that low-income countries lost significant income and crop yields from pollinator deficits. These results underscore the urgent need to promote pollinator-friendly practices for both human health and agricultural livelihoods. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP10947.