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Global Health Economics and
Sustainability
Promoting peace through microbiology and sports

and sports, humanity has made significant progress against 2021) and “human rights abuses” (Amanullah et al., 2022;
COVID-19, preventing further harm. WHO, 2023) globally.
The behavior of footballers can be realistically applied Meanwhile, everyone on earth needs one another
to daily life. For example, players who target opponents to synergize or work effectively and efficiently toward
instead of the ball, or who exaggerate after being fouled, achieving the common good, particularly the sustainable
highlight the need for national/international judiciaries development goals (SDGs). Sick individuals face challenges
(Iacono, 2019; Mizrahi et al., 2020). Judges, lawyers, and in contributing to these goals, and the prevalence of
police officers are there to protect individuals because most hate crimes is associated with morbidities (Liu et al.,
of them do not accept their own faults. This is why sporting 2023; Mellgren et al., 2021) and mortalities (AlQahtani
activities have established rules. Through this paper, et al., 2023). In the metaphor of “the journey of life”
problems were discovered and addressed by the objectives (Madry, 2019; Pulle, 2022; Rogers et al., 2023), travelers
that were set. These have help authors to provide practical may share the same path, but they often have different
suggestions or recommendations to help promotes global destinations. Recognizing this reality, there is no need to
peace, quality health and entrepreneurship. antagonize others, as has been observed in some workplace
relationships and during the peak of the COVID-19
1.2. Problem statement pandemic.
The COVID-19 experience reaffirmed the popular Whatever one achieves legally in life contributes to the
saying, “Your health is your wealth” (Zalmanoff, 2022; advancement of the SDGs (Martins & Paes-Sousa, 2024;
Carlson, 2016). Good health contributes to wealth, while Helldén et al., 2022). Unfortunately, individuals striving to
wealth, in turn, enhances quality of life, promoting better improve their family circumstances are often perceived as
health (Burton et al., 2021), peace, and entrepreneurship competitors and targeted by others (Guise, 2023; Robbins,
(Burton et al., 2021; Pulle, 2022). During the peak of the 2021). This is where hatred emerges, which undermines the
COVID-19 pandemic, global economic activities were achievement of the United Nations (UN) SDGs, especially
halted due to lockdowns aimed at preventing the spread Goals 1 – 5, 8 – 12, and 16.
of the virus (Ibn-Mohammed et al., 2021; Wang et al., Although all the SDGs are very important (Martins
2021). Most individuals received support to survive, clearly & Paes-Sousa, 2024), it is not possible to “end poverty”
reaffirming that poor health negatively affects peace and (Goal 1) or “end hunger” (Goal 2), while the successes of
entrepreneurship (Abuelaish et al., 2020; WHO, 2023). others are viewed as threats (Guise, 2023; Robbins, 2021).
Furthermore, entrepreneurship can lead to both wealth Promoting “healthy lives” and “well-being” (Goal 3)
and improved health, creating a reciprocal relationship.
starts with recognizing the successes of others, which can
During the COVID-19 lockdown, many nations ultimately contribute to ending poverty and hunger. In
reported an increase in societal problems. Poor health, this context, medical microbiology plays a significant role
especially psychological problems, led to suicidal thoughts in accurately diagnosing infections, thereby facilitating
among some citizens (Every-Palmer et al., 2020). Research quality health care delivery.
shows that wealthy individuals tend to live longer than those By applying lessons from microbiology, particularly in
with fewer resources (Finegood et al., 2021), highlighting the context of COVID-19, and embracing the unifying spirit
the effect of wealth on health and peace. A peaceful mind of successful football teams, individuals can work together
is essential for longevity. By adopting the health-conscious peacefully. In soccer, individuals with unique abilities
behaviors of footballers, individuals can prioritize health from different origins come together with a shared goal.
in their New Year’s resolutions, fostering a sense of peace.
These contributory qualities and disciplines of individual
This world would be nothing without people. Individuals players contribute to the successes of many national teams
bring joy and sorrow to one another (Are You Threatened in the FIFA World Cup Finals (Historyofsoccer.info, 2023).
By Other Individuals’s Success?, n.d.; Why Someone Else’s Violence/hatred create division, making it challenging to
Success Isn’t a Threat to Yours, n.d.; Gero et al., 2022), just achieve the UN SDGs without unity or a common vision.
as microbial infections like COVID-19 and lessons from This is akin to a camel trying to pass through the eye of a
football teach us. A world without individuals would be needle (Luke, 18:15 – 26; Matthew, 19:13 – 25).
akin to hell. Tolerating others while avoiding incessant
bullies is essential for promoting peaceful environments 1.3. Significance of the study
globally. However, excessive rivalry among some Although a lot has been done to prevent infectious diseases
individuals (Guise, 2023; Robbins, 2021) contributes to and reduce the world’s instability, violence remains a major
the rise of “hate crimes” (Gero et al., 2022; Mellgren et al., public health issue that requires solutions (Oliveira et al.,

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