One Health: Challenges for the 21st Century is a transdisciplinary approach to health, considering the interdependency of human, animal, and environmental health. This approach to health promotion and disease prevention calls for integrative and interdisciplinary cooperation. From zoonotic diseases to environmental degradation, this book introduces core concepts of the One Health approach by presenting focal key challenges. The objective of this book is not centered solely on epidemiologic interactions of infectious diseases but also on the environmental and ecological implications of current major threats. Written by international experts, the ten chapters provide a comprehensive approach consisting of core concepts, practical examples, and applications that align with key challenges to public health. Therefore, this book is a valuable resource for public health professionals, veterinarians, physicians, environmental researchers, policymakers, and other professionals who seek to understand the overarching complexities of health. – Examines the interconnection between humans, animals and the environment and how those relationships impact prevention, early detection, containment, and response to public health risks- Offers concise and comprehensive coverage of the One Health concept, application to key public health challenges, and current and future developments- Presents insights from an interdisciplinary group of international experts, containing examples to illustrate One Health framework and issues
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