The brewing storm

Bruce Kaplan1, Laura H Kahn, Thomas P Monath

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Veterinaria Italiana
|April 15, 2010
PubMed

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The One Medicine - One Health concept unites global health professionals to combat health threats. This collaborative approach enhances biomedical research, public health, and clinical care for improved human and animal well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Interdisciplinary health sciences
  • Global health security
  • Veterinary medicine and public health

Background:

  • The 'One Medicine - One Health' concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
  • Growing recognition of shared global health threats necessitates collaborative solutions across disciplines.
  • Existing research often operates in silos, limiting comprehensive approaches to complex health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a collection of papers exploring the 'One Medicine - One Health' concept.
  • To foster cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration among health scientists.
  • To highlight the potential of integrated approaches in addressing global health threats.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation of thirteen individual 'One Health' papers.
  • Inclusion of contributions from fifty-three participants across twelve countries.
  • Involvement of supporters from twenty-six additional nations.

Main Results:

  • Assembled monograph features diverse perspectives on 'One Health' implementation.
  • Demonstrated a broad international coalition supporting the 'One Health initiative'.
  • Identified key areas for enhancement through collaborative efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing the 'One Medicine - One Health' concept significantly advances biomedical research and scientific knowledge.
  • Promotes enhanced environmental, public, individual, and clinical health outcomes.
  • Establishes a scientific coalition poised to improve human and animal health for future generations.

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