A health promotion perspective on One Health.

Area of Science:

• Interdisciplinary studies
• Public health
• Environmental science
• Veterinary medicine

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
• The One Health concept has gained significant traction in recent years.
• Existing frameworks may not fully capture the holistic nature of planetary well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To advocate for a health promotion perspective within the One Health framework.
• To integrate a spiritual-cosmological dimension into One Health strategies.
• To enhance policy, research, and practice for a more resilient and harmonious planet.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis and synthesis of existing One Health literature.
• Development of a health promotion model for One Health.
• Integration of a spiritual-cosmological perspective.

Main Results:

• A proposed health promotion framework for One Health.
• Identification of the benefits of including positive health and spiritual dimensions.
• Enhanced understanding of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration needs.

Conclusions:

• Adopting a health promotion lens, including spiritual-cosmological aspects, strengthens the One Health approach.
• This expanded perspective fosters greater resilience and harmony across human, animal, and ecosystem health.
• Policy, research, and practice must evolve to embrace this holistic vision.