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The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A syndemic perspective
Inês Fronteira1, Mohsin Sidat2, João Paulo Magalhães3
1Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal.
One Health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|February 22, 2021
Summary
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is a syndemic issue, interacting with other diseases and social factors. Recognizing this "One Health" challenge is crucial for effective public health policies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- One Health
Background:
- The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic's global impact is profound.
- Interactions between SARS-CoV-2, endemic, non-communicable, and infectious diseases significantly influence health outcomes.
- Socio-economic, cultural, and contextual determinants exacerbate health disparities and social disadvantages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze SARS-CoV-2 within the syndemic theory framework.
- To highlight the 'One Health' nature of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
- To underscore the consequences of neglecting the syndemic aspects in policy-making.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual essay utilizing syndemic theory.
- Analysis of the interplay between SARS-CoV-2 and other health/social factors.
- Literature review on disease interactions and social determinants.
Main Results:
- SARS-CoV-2 exhibits syndemic characteristics, interacting with existing diseases.
- Synergistic effects with socio-economic and cultural factors worsen health outcomes.
- Failure to recognize the syndemic nature leads to ineffective policies.
Conclusions:
- SARS-CoV-2 is a 'One Health' issue with syndemic dimensions.
- Acknowledging syndemic interactions is vital for robust public health responses.
- Effective health policies must address the interconnectedness of diseases and social determinants.
Keywords:
COVID-19Health in all policiesNCD, Non Communicable DiseasesNTD, Neglected Tropical Diseases.One healthSARS-CoV-2SDG, Sustainable Development Goals.SyndemicMore Related Videos
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