One Health Index applied to countries in South America.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The One Health concept has proposed an integrated and unified approach aiming for health balance and enhancement by recognizing the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed global One Health initiatives and policy improvement toward preventive measures for future pandemics, particularly of zoonotic origin. Such a scenario may be particularly relevant for South America, which is considered highly vulnerable due to its natural biodiversity superposed to socioeconomic and environmental issues, demanding effective methods and indicators for proper One Health strategies and goals that are aligned with macroregional contexts.

Methods

Accordingly, the present study aimed to assess the One Health Index (OHI) in South A

SUBMITTER: Sibim AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495393 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature