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The environment, epidemics, and human health
Avelino Núñez-Delgado1, Warish Ahmed2, Elza Bontempi3
1Dept. Soil Sci. and Agric. Chem., Univ. Santiago de Compostela, Engineering Polytechnic School, Campus Univ. S/n, 27002, Lugo, Spain.
Environmental Research
|August 3, 2022
Summary
This editorial highlights research on environmental factors, epidemics, and human health, including the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. The collection explores diverse health and environmental connections beyond the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- This editorial introduces a Virtual Special Issue (VSI) focusing on the interconnectedness of environmental factors, epidemics, and human health.
- The VSI aims to explore these relationships broadly, extending beyond the immediate scope of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discussion:
- Peer-reviewed articles were selected for this VSI, covering a range of topics within the environment-epidemics-health nexus.
- Manuscripts addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and the SARS-CoV-2 virus remain highly relevant due to the ongoing global impact of this disease.
Key Insights:
- The VSI encompasses a wide array of research linking environmental aspects to various epidemics and their effects on human health.
- A significant portion of the published research focuses on COVID-19, underscoring its continued importance in public health discussions.
Outlook:
- Future research within this VSI will continue to explore the complex interplay between environmental changes and disease outbreaks.
- The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding and addressing current and future public health challenges influenced by environmental factors.
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