The One Health Approach is Transforming Global Health by Integrating Health with the Ecosystem
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The multidisciplinary One Health approach aims to attain the best possible health outcomes via teamwork by acknowledging the interdependence of environmental, animal, and human health.The importance of this viewpoint has been highlighted by recent global health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.Zoonotic diseases, make up a significant percentage of newly discovered infectious diseases that can be transferred from animals to humans.Factors including international trade, climate change, and increasing interactions between humans and animals further exacerbate these health hazards.One Health promotes collaborative efforts from several sectors, such as human health care, animal healthcare, and the environment to create sustainable solutions and interventions that improve all aspects of health.To reduce health risks at the interface of humans, animals, and the environment, the cooperative framework encourages information exchange, surveillance systems, and efficient governance.As the population increases and ecosystems undergo changes, the One Health concept is growing increasingly which is important for preserving food safety, addressing emerging health risks, and promoting environmental conservation.One Health improves public health outcomes and fosters a sustainable future for all living beings by combining efforts from different sectors.This article reviews the origins, significant turning points, difficulties, and potential future directions of the multidisciplinary One Health concept.
Authors: Purnendu Ghosh, Samit Kumar Nandi
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4406600360