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The exposome framework, focusing on human health, should integrate ecosystems. This approach reveals shared exposures and nature-based solutions for human well-being and environmental health.

Keywords:

boomerang effect ecosystem health exposome interdependency mirror research nature-based solutions one health

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Ecology
Human Health

Background:

The exposome framework traditionally centers on human health exposures.
Ecosystems are currently considered peripherally within the exposome concept.
Growing evidence highlights the interdependence of human health and natural environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose the integration of ecosystems into the exposome framework.
To explore the benefits of a holistic human-ecosystem exposome approach.
To identify new avenues for understanding human-nature interactions and health.

Main Methods:

Conceptual framework development.
Literature review on human-nature interdependencies.
Analysis of existing exposome research limitations.

Main Results:

Integrating ecosystems reveals shared environmental exposures affecting both humans and wildlife.
Identifies 'boomerang effects' where environmental degradation impacts human health.
Highlights the potential for nature-based solutions to address health challenges.

Conclusions:

Expanding the exposome to include ecosystems offers a more comprehensive understanding of health determinants.
This integrated approach can identify critical environmental factors and promote sustainable, healthy environments for all species.
It supports the development of nature-based solutions for public health and ecological resilience.