Unlocking the Power of One Health and the Exposome: A Holistic Approach to Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health

Written by renowned author Mary Ann Ottinger, “One Health Meets the Exposome: Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health” is a groundbreaking book that converges two critical conceptual frameworks to tackle the intricate challenges affecting the interconnected health of humans, wildlife, and ecosystems.

The One Health Framework: Understanding Interconnected Health

The One Health concept recognizes the intricate bonds between humans, wildlife, and their shared environment, aiming to optimize health outcomes for all. This encompassing framework acknowledges that the health of one is inextricably linked to the health of others, fostering a collaborative approach to address the complex issues that threaten our collective well-being.

The Exposome: Unveiling the Impact of Environmental Exposures on Human Health

The Exposome, a concept focused on human health, examines the cumulative effects of environmental exposures on individuals, communities, and populations. By understanding the Exposome, we can better grasp the intricate relationships between environmental factors and human health, ultimately informing strategies to mitigate adverse health outcomes.

A Holistic Approach to Confronting the Complexities of Human, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health

This book provides a comprehensive and integrative perspective, bridging the One Health and Exposome frameworks to confront the multifaceted challenges facing us today. By comparing, contrasting, and visualizing these synergistic conceptual frameworks, “One Health Meets the Exposome” offers a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and readers seeking to comprehend the intricate relationships between human health and the environment.

Key Features and Benefits

• Examines the historical focus on disease transfer from wildlife to humans and the evolution of the One Health concept into a multi- and trans-disciplinary framework with global programs.
• Defines the Exposome and current approaches to understanding environmental impacts on human health.
• Bridges the concepts of One Health and the Exposome, offering a nuanced understanding of their synergistic and integrative frameworks.
• Provides a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and readers in medicine, public health, animal science, wildlife and field biology, and more.

Publisher: Elsevier Science | Publication Date: March 26, 2023 | Language: English | ISBN: 9780323898737 | ISBN: 9780323885973