by Meththika Vithanage (Editor), Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad (Editor)
A balanced and multidisciplinary exploration of the One Health concept
In One Health: Human, Animal, and Environment Triad, a team of distinguished researchers introduces and explains the concept of One Health by providing an overview of the One Health idea from the perspective of diverse disciplines, from earth and environmental science to ecology and conservation to veterinary and human medicine. The authors also present case studies demonstrating the real-world challenges and opportunities of this interdisciplinary approach to sustainable human well-being.
Readers will find insightful discussions of the interactions between chemical pollutants and water, soil, and the atmosphere, as well as detailed examinations of sustainable food supply, waste management, and pathogen control, backed up by extensive reference data.
One Health: Human, Animal, and Environment Triad also includes:
- The emergence and re-emergence of zoonoses and other infectious diseases
- The behavior of microplastics in soil and water
- Organic farming and its influence on soil health
- The role of light for human well-being
Perfect for researchers interested in global health, ecological health, medical geology, toxicology, epidemiology, and zoonotic diseases, One Health: Human, Animal, and Environment Triad will also benefit professionals with an interest in public health and other public services, resource conservation, waste management, and the circular economy.
