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Climate change and One Health
Jakob Zinsstag1,2, Lisa Crump1,2, Esther Schelling1,2
1Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, PO Box, 4002 Basel, Switzerland.
FEMS Microbiology Letters
|May 24, 2018
Summary
A One Health approach integrates human, animal, and environmental protection against climate change impacts. This approach saves lives, reduces costs, and enhances food security through early detection of zoonotic diseases.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Public health
- Veterinary medicine
Background:
- Climate change poses significant risks to human health.
- Previous focus on climate change impacts has largely excluded animal populations.
- A comprehensive strategy is needed to address the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and advocate for a One Health approach to climate change adaptation.
- To highlight the benefits of integrated strategies for human and animal health.
- To emphasize the role of One Health in ensuring food security and preventing zoonotic diseases.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development for a One Health approach to climate change adaptation.
- Analysis of potential benefits for food security, livestock systems, and environmental sanitation.
- Proposal for integrated regional and global syndromic surveillance and response systems.
Main Results:
- Integrated One Health approaches can save human and animal lives and reduce costs.
- Climate change adaptation via One Health can bolster food security, especially for animal-source foods and livestock.
- Early detection of vector-borne zoonotic pathogens in animals or vectors is more cost-effective than in humans.
Conclusions:
- A One Health approach is crucial for effective climate change adaptation, benefiting human, animal, and environmental health simultaneously.
- Integrated surveillance and response systems are vital for mitigating the impact of zoonotic diseases.
- Adopting a One Health strategy offers a cost-effective and comprehensive solution to climate change-related health challenges.
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