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One Health: its origins and future.

Ronald M Atlas¹

¹University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA, r.atlas@louisville.edu.

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|April 25, 2012

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The One Health approach integrates human, animal, and environmental health for disease prevention. Historically, this interdisciplinary collaboration was common, and its resurgence is vital for epidemiology and controlling zoonotic diseases.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Veterinary Medicine

Background:

The One Health concept emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors.
Traditional boundaries between medical and veterinary practices hinder harmonized disease detection and prevention strategies.
Historical precedents, including the work of Pasteur, Koch, Osler, and Virchow, demonstrate early integration of human and animal health.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the historical context and evolution of the One Health concept.
To highlight the critical role of interdisciplinary approaches in advancing epidemiology, particularly for zoonotic diseases.
To discuss the current challenges and future directions for the One Health initiative.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of scientific and medical practices.
Review of epidemiological advancements, especially concerning zoonotic diseases.
Examination of the acceptance and impact of One Health initiatives globally.

Main Results:

The One Health concept builds upon historical precedents of integrating human and animal health.
Revival of the One Medicine concept by Calvin Schwabe was crucial for epidemiological advancements.
The developing world shows significant acceptance and impact of One Health in infectious disease control.

Conclusions:

The future of One Health requires clearer definition of its scope and demonstrable benefits.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective disease prevention and control.
One Health strategies are proving impactful in infectious disease management, particularly in developing regions.