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Negrini V, Maiorka PC, Kmetiuk LB, Biondo AW. Brazil's landmark change on One Health, animal rights and protection. One Health 2024; 19:100847. [PMID: 39071486 PMCID: PMC11278611 DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) launched by the United Nations in 2015 were a global challenge calling for ending poverty, protecting the environment, and guaranteeing peace and prosperity to world citizens by 2030. Brazil has changed gears, accepted the SDG challenge and moved one step forward. On the dawn of January 1st, 2023, the very first day of President Lula's office, Brazil issued the Decree no. 11,349/2023 and created an additional SDG itself on animal health by establishing the Department of Animal Protection and Rights (DAPR). The DAPR primarily aims to establish a Federal Animal Code and other nationwide standard procedures for pet population management and mass neutering/spaying programs, services against animal cruelty, welfare meat production, meat substitutes, and enforcement of native fauna protection. Meanwhile, Brazil's new government has reduced in 48% the Amazon deforestation and mining, enforced the inspections on national parks and preserved areas, limited wild boar hunting. On top of it, Lula's G20 Bloc presidency starting this coming December has shown the Brazil commitment to reestablish its historical prominence on international conversation and diplomacy. Finally, recognition of a clear and unquestionable nexus among animal welfare, environment, and sustainability, beyond the United Nations original proposition, in a country level, particularly with still-preserved nature areas, should be understood and invested as humanity heritage.
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- Vanessa Negrini
- National Department of Animal Rights and Protection, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Menezes RC, Ferreira IBB, Martinez L, Andrade BB. Bridging the gap: a pragmatic approach to planetary health. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1491457. [PMID: 39664539 PMCID: PMC11631941 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1491457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 11/11/2024] [Indexed: 12/13/2024] Open
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- Rodrigo C. Menezes
- Planetary Health and Science Ensemble (PHASE) Consortium, Multinational Organization Network Sponsoring Translational and Epidemiological Research (MONSTER) Initiative, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Laboratório de Pesquisa Clínica e Translacional, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica e Translacional (IPCT), Faculdade Zarns, Clariens Educação, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Planetary Health and Science Ensemble (PHASE) Consortium, Multinational Organization Network Sponsoring Translational and Epidemiological Research (MONSTER) Initiative, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina e Saúde Humana, Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Planetary Health and Science Ensemble (PHASE) Consortium, Multinational Organization Network Sponsoring Translational and Epidemiological Research (MONSTER) Initiative, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Laboratório de Pesquisa Clínica e Translacional, Instituto Gonçalo Moniz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica e Translacional (IPCT), Faculdade Zarns, Clariens Educação, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Sibim AC, Chiba de Castro WA, Kmetiuk LB, Biondo AW. One Health Index applied to countries in South America. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1394118. [PMID: 39440173 PMCID: PMC11495393 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1394118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024] Open
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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 American countries, along with potential interactions with socioeconomic indicators. The results obtained using clustering analysis and permutational multivariate analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) have revealed a positive association between the OHI and the Human Development Index (HDI) but not with gross domestic product (GDP). Results Although South American countries with political stability, robust investment in health, and progressive policies have shown a higher OHI, better environmental health is not associated with better human and animal health. In addition, although the Amazon biome- spanning 9 of the 12 South American countries-has positively impacted environmental health, this benefit contrasts with the rudimentary local human health systems, highlighting the complexity of One Health within the South American context. The lack of stronger indicators for animal health was also considered an important weak point for a true OHI assessment. Nonetheless, countries with more developed livestock have presented better animal health, which may not reflect an overall animal health indicator, as companion and wildlife animal health indicators were not available. Discussion Although lower (within-country) scale analysis such as states and metropolitan areas may better shape internal differences, the study herein has clearly shown One Health inequalities and challenges among South American countries. Equally important, forests and other natural areas in developing countries, particularly the Amazon, should receive incentives to promote sustainable economic growth. This approach would help prevent sacrificing environmental health for the benefit of human and livestock animal health.
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- Alessandra Cristiane Sibim
- Latin-American Institute of Technology, Infrastructure and Territory, Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA), Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
- Graduate College of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná State, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Latin-American Institute of Life and Nature Sciences, Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA), Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
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- Graduate College of Veterinary Sciences, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná State, Curitiba, Brazil
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Rocha F, Sibim AC, Molina-Flores B, Chiba de Castro WA, Kmetiuk LB, Alves RV, dos Santos ALDS, Moreno MC, Faccini-Martínez ÁA, Cediel NM, Biondo AW, Cosivi O, Vigilato MAN. One Health Priorities: Advancing Veterinary Public Health in Latin America and the Caribbean. Pathogens 2024; 13:710. [PMID: 39204310 PMCID: PMC11356939 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13080710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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One Health (OH) is an integrative approach to human, animal, and environmental health and can be used as a comprehensive indicator for comparative purposes. Although an OH index has been proposed for comparing cities, states, and countries, to date, no practical study has compared countries using this approach. Accordingly, this study aimed to assess OH initiatives using a survey with a veterinary public health focus. The questionnaire contained 104 quantitative questions and was sent to representatives of governmental institutions of 32 countries in the Americas. After exclusion criteria were considered, a total of 35 questionnaires from 17 countries were analyzed, with country names remaining undisclosed during the statistical analyses to protect potentially sensitive information. Principal component analysis (PCA) of health parameters in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) as a function of country perception (self-vector) showed that food safety was ranked higher than public policies (p = 0.009), and that both (p = 0.003) were ranked higher than institutional routines related to zoonosis programs. National policies in accordance with international standards, regulations, recommendations, and guidelines was considered the standout topic for public policy, with higher-ranking topics including standard. Meanwhile, challenging topics included tools, preparedness, governance, and research. Food safety showed both strengths and challenges in the coordination of its activities with other sectors. Food safety communication was scored as a strength, while foodborne diseases prevention was ranked as a challenge. Institutional routines for zoonosis maintained both strong and challenging topics in the execution and implementation of attributions and daily routine. Thus, the survey showed that topics such as access to and compliance with international guidelines and intercountry integration were ranked higher than in-country articulation, particularly among food safety, zoonoses, and environmental institutions.
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- Felipe Rocha
- Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA/VPH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Rio de Janeiro 25045-002, RJ, Brazil; (F.R.); (B.M.-F.); (O.C.)
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- Latin-American Institute of Technology, Infrastructure and Territory, Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA), Foz do Iguaçu 85870-650, PR, Brazil
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- Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA/VPH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Rio de Janeiro 25045-002, RJ, Brazil; (F.R.); (B.M.-F.); (O.C.)
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- Latin-American Institute of Life and Nature Sciences, Federal University for Latin American Integration, Foz do Iguaçu 85870-650, PR, Brazil;
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- Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA/VPH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Rio de Janeiro 25045-002, RJ, Brazil; (F.R.); (B.M.-F.); (O.C.)
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- Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA/VPH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Rio de Janeiro 25045-002, RJ, Brazil; (F.R.); (B.M.-F.); (O.C.)
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- Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA/VPH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Rio de Janeiro 25045-002, RJ, Brazil; (F.R.); (B.M.-F.); (O.C.)
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- Servicio de Infectología, Hospital Militar Central, Facultad de Medicina, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá 110110, Colombia
- Servicios y Asesorías en Infectología, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá 110111, Colombia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80035-050, PR, Brazil;
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- Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA/VPH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Rio de Janeiro 25045-002, RJ, Brazil; (F.R.); (B.M.-F.); (O.C.)
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- Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA/VPH), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Rio de Janeiro 25045-002, RJ, Brazil; (F.R.); (B.M.-F.); (O.C.)
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Sohn-Hausner N, Kmetiuk LB, Paula WVDF, de Paula LGF, Krawczak FDS, Biondo AW. One Health Approach on Ehrlichia canis: Serosurvey of Owners and Dogs, Molecular Detection in Ticks, and Associated Risk Factors in Tick-Infested Households of Southern Brazil. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2024; 24:338-350. [PMID: 38502822 DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2023.0134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Background: Ehrlichia canis has been the main hemopathogen affecting domestic dogs in Brazil. Even though tick-infested dogs may lead to household infestation and predispose human exposure and public health concern, no comprehensive study has surveyed humans, dogs, and environmental ticks altogether. Materials and Methods: Accordingly, the present study aimed to assess tick-infested households, identify tick species, perform serological (immunofluorescence assay) and molecular (PCR and q-PCR) detection of Ehrlichia in ticks, in the eighth biggest metropolitan area of Brazil. Results: Between 2007 and 2020, 233/5973 (3.9%) out of all complaints were from tick-infested households of 200 different addresses. Overall, 370/552 (67.0%) ticks were collected and identified as adult and 182/552 (33.0%) as immature forms of Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. complex; a single tick from one owner, a female tick of Amblyomma sculptum; and 395 ticks from dogs, 319/395 (80.8%) adult and 72/395 (18.2%) immature forms of Rhipicephalus spp., and 4/395 (1.01%) female Amblyomma aureolatum. Overall, 2/135 (1.5%) owners and 13/136 (9.6%) dogs were seropositive for E. canis. The DNA of Anaplasmataceae family was molecularly detected in 16/50 (32.0%) R. sanguineus s.l. As expected, the number of monthly tick infestation complaints were directly associated, and mean (p = 0.01), maximum (p = 0.011), and minimum (p = 0.008) temperature were statistically significant and had a low positive correlation (0.24, 0.23, and 0.24, respectively). In addition, complaints were highly associated to all socioeconomic variables (p < 0.001), with the exception of the presence of vacant lots. Conclusions: Despite low samplings and human negative results, areas with low-income with adequate temperature and urban agglomerations have been shown to be associated risks for tick infestations, predisposing tick-borne diseases. In conclusion, monitoring should always be conducted in such areas, including One Health approach with serosurvey of owners and dogs, along with identification and molecular screening of ticks.
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- Natacha Sohn-Hausner
- Graduate College of Cell and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Graduate College of Cell and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Graduate College of Cell and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Schiavo L, Ribeiro ML, de Almeida MB, da Cunha GR, Espírito Santo GAN, Morikawa VM, Vicente AF, Ponsart C, de Santi CE, Kmetiuk LB, Megid J, Biondo AW. One Health approach for Brucella canis: Serological and molecular detection in animal-hoarding individuals and their dogs. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2024; 18:e0011974. [PMID: 38470939 PMCID: PMC10959369 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Animal hoarding disorder (AHD) is classified as a psychiatric obsessive-compulsive condition characterized by animal accumulation and often accompanied by unsanitary conditions and animal cruelty. Although AHD may increase pathogen transmission and spread, particularly for zoonotic diseases, human and dog exposure in such cases has yet to be fully established. Accordingly, this study aimed to assess Brucella canis in 19 individuals with AHD (11 households) and their 264 dogs (21 households) in Curitiba, the eighth largest city in Brazil, with approximately 1.8 million habitants. Anti-B. canis antibodies were detected by the 2-mercaptoethanol microplate agglutination test (2ME-MAT) and by a commercial lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA), while molecular detection of previously positive seropositive samples was performed by conventional PCR. Although all the human samples were 2ME-MAT negative, 12/264 (4.5%, 95% Confidence Interval: 2.0-7.0%) dog samples were 2ME-MAT and LFIA positive, with 2ME-MAT titers ranging from 20 to 640. At least one dog in 4/21 (19.0%, 95% CI: 2.0-46.0%) households was seropositive. Despite the absence of seropositivity in individuals with AHD and the comparatively low seroprevalence in dogs, B. canis circulation and outbreaks should be considered in such human populations due to the high burden and recurrent character of B. canis exposure in high-density dog populations and the constant introduction of susceptible animals.
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- Letícia Schiavo
- Graduate College of Cell and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
- Paraná State Technology Institute (Tecpar), Paraná State Government, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Production and Preventive Veterinary Medicine, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Paraná State Technology Institute (Tecpar), Paraná State Government, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- WOAH/EU & National Reference Laboratory for Animal Brucellosis, Animal Health Laboratory, Paris-Est University/Anses, Paris, France
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- WOAH/EU & National Reference Laboratory for Animal Brucellosis, Animal Health Laboratory, Paris-Est University/Anses, Paris, France
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Zoonosis Surveillance Unit, City Secretary of Health, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Production and Preventive Veterinary Medicine, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate College of Cell and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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Basu A, Rajput VK, Ito M, Ranatunga P, Kuziemsky C, Kulatunga G, Hunter I, Al-Shorbaji N, Gogia S, Iyengar S. Telehealth as a Component of One Health: a Position Paper. Yearb Med Inform 2023; 32:19-26. [PMID: 38147846 PMCID: PMC10751139 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION One Health (OH) refers to the integration of human, animal, and ecosystem health within one framework in the context of zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, and food security. Telehealth refers to distance delivery of healthcare. A systems approach is central to both One Health and telehealth, and telehealth can be a core component of One Health. Here we explain how telehealth might be integrated into One Health. METHODS We have considered antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a use case where both One Health and telehealth can be used for coordination among the farming sector, the veterinary services, and human health providers to mitigate the risk of AMR. We conducted a narrative review of the literature to develop a position on the inter-relationships between telehealth and One Health. We have summarised how telehealth can be incorporated within One Health. RESULTS Clinicians have used telehealth to address antimicrobial resistance, zoonoses, food borne infection, improvement of food security and antimicrobial stewardship. We identified little existing evidence in support of the usage of telehealth within a One Health paradigm, although in isolation, both are useful for the same purpose, i.e., mitigation of the significant public health risks posed by zoonoses, food borne infections, and antimicrobial resistance. CONCLUSIONS It is possible to integrate telehealth within a One Health framework to develop effective inter-sectoral communication essential for the mitigation and addressing of zoonoses, food security, food borne infection containment and antimicrobial stewardship. More research is needed to substantiate and investigate this model of healthcare.
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- Arindam Basu
- Faculty of Health, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- São Paulo College of Technology, Centro Estadual de Educação Tecnológica Paula Souza, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Health Information Management Unit, North-western Province, Sri Lanka
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- School of Management, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Society for Administration of Telemedicine and Healthcare Informatics, New Delhi, India
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Jato-Espino D, Mayor-Vitoria F, Moscardó V, Capra-Ribeiro F, Bartolomé del Pino LE. Toward One Health: a spatial indicator system to model the facilitation of the spread of zoonotic diseases. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1215574. [PMID: 37457260 PMCID: PMC10340543 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1215574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Recurrent outbreaks of zoonotic infectious diseases highlight the importance of considering the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health in disease prevention and control. This has given rise to the concept of One Health, which recognizes the interconnectedness of between human and animal health within their ecosystems. As a contribution to the One Health approach, this study aims to develop an indicator system to model the facilitation of the spread of zoonotic diseases. Initially, a literature review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement to identify relevant indicators related to One Health. The selected indicators focused on demographics, socioeconomic aspects, interactions between animal and human populations and water bodies, as well as environmental conditions related to air quality and climate. These indicators were characterized using values obtained from the literature or calculated through distance analysis, geoprocessing tasks, and other methods. Subsequently, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques, specifically the Entropy and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) methods, were utilized to combine the indicators and create a composite metric for assessing the spread of zoonotic diseases. The final indicators selected were then tested against recorded zoonoses in the Valencian Community (Spain) for 2021, and a strong positive correlation was identified. Therefore, the proposed indicator system can be valuable in guiding the development of planning strategies that align with the One Health principles. Based on the results achieved, such strategies may prioritize the preservation of natural landscape features to mitigate habitat encroachment, protect land and water resources, and attenuate extreme atmospheric conditions.
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- Daniel Jato-Espino
- GREENIUS Research Group, Universidad Internacional de Valencia—VIU, Calle Pintor Sorolla, Valencia, Spain
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- GREENIUS Research Group, Universidad Internacional de Valencia—VIU, Calle Pintor Sorolla, Valencia, Spain
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- GREENIUS Research Group, Universidad Internacional de Valencia—VIU, Calle Pintor Sorolla, Valencia, Spain
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- GREENIUS Research Group, Universidad Internacional de Valencia—VIU, Calle Pintor Sorolla, Valencia, Spain
- School of Architecture, College of Art and Design, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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Guo ZY, Feng JX, Ai L, Xue JB, Liu JS, Zhang XX, Cao CL, Xu J, Xia S, Zhou XN, Chen J, Li SZ. Assessment of integrated patterns of human-animal-environment health: a holistic and stratified analysis. Infect Dis Poverty 2023; 12:17. [PMID: 36915152 PMCID: PMC10010965 DOI: 10.1186/s40249-023-01069-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Data-driven research is a very important component of One Health. As the core part of the global One Health index (GOHI), the global One Health Intrinsic Drivers index (IDI) is a framework for evaluating the baseline conditions of human-animal-environment health. This study aims to assess the global performance in terms of GOH-IDI, compare it across different World Bank regions, and analyze the relationships between GOH-IDI and national economic levels. METHODS The raw data among 146 countries were collected from authoritative databases and official reports in November 2021. Descriptive statistical analysis, data visualization and manipulation, Shapiro normality test and ridge maps were used to evaluate and identify the spatial and classificatory distribution of GOH-IDI. This paper uses the World Bank regional classification and the World Bank income groups to analyse the relationship between GOH-IDI and regional economic levels, and completes the case studies of representative countries. RESULTS The performance of One Health Intrinsic Driver in 146 countries was evaluated. The mean (standard deviation, SD) score of GOH-IDI is 54.05 (4.95). The values (mean SD) of different regions are North America (60.44, 2.36), Europe and Central Asia (57.73, 3.29), Middle East and North Africa (57.02, 2.56), East Asia and Pacific (53.87, 5.22), Latin America and the Caribbean (53.75, 2.20), South Asia (52.45, 2.61) and sub-Saharan Africa (48.27, 2.48). Gross national income per capita was moderately correlated with GOH-IDI (R2 = 0.651, Deviance explained = 66.6%, P < 0.005). Low income countries have the best performance in some secondary indicators, including Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health and Health risks. Five indicators are not statistically different at each economic level, including Animal Epidemic Disease, Animal Biodiversity, Air Quality and Climate Change, Land Resources and Environmental Biodiversity. CONCLUSIONS The GOH-IDI is a crucial tool to evaluate the situation of One Health. There are inter-regional differences in GOH-IDI significantly at the worldwide level. The best performing region for GOH-IDI was North America and the worst was sub-Saharan Africa. There is a positive correlation between the GOH-IDI and country economic status, with high-income countries performing well in most indicators. GOH-IDI facilitates researchers' understanding of the multidimensional situation in each country and invests more attention in scientific questions that need to be addressed urgently.
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- Zhao-Yu Guo
- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
- School of Global Health, Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Global Health, Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China
- School of Global Health, Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research), NHC Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Centre for International Research On Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, 200025, China.
- School of Global Health, Chinese Centre for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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de Moura RR, de Castro WAC, Farinhas JH, da Cunha GR, Pegoraro MMDO, Kmetiuk LB, dos Santos AP, Biondo AW. Association of hoarding case identification and animal protection programs to socioeconomic indicators in a major metropolitan area of Brazil. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:872777. [PMID: 36262530 PMCID: PMC9574217 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.872777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study assessed the identification of animal and object hoarding disorder cases by contact and mapping and the presence of animal protection programs in association with seven social-economic indicators of the metropolitan area of the ninth-biggest metropolitan area of Brazil. City Secretaries of Health and Environment provided demographic information and responded to a questionnaire. Overall, a very high level of hoarding case identification per municipality was associated with a higher Human Development Index, population, density, and income and related to distance from Curitiba, the capital of Parana State. Low and very low levels of hoarding case identification were related to greater area, higher Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), inequality, illiteracy, and rural areas. Very high identification level of animal protection programs was also associated with higher HDI, density and population, urban area, and high income, and geographical area. Similarly, low and very low levels of animal protection programs identification were major explained by low income, illiteracy, and distance related to higher population, urbanization, and higher HDI. In summary, better identification of hoarding cases and animal protection programs have shown an association with better socioeconomic indicators and higher population, density, and urban area. Whether municipalities with better human socioeconomic indicators may stimulate society's demands for identification of cases of individuals with hoarding disorder and animal programs should be further established. Regardless, animal health and welfare have been associated with improving human quality of life in a major Brazilian metropolitan area.
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Affiliation(s)
- Raphael Rolim de Moura
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná State, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil,Coordination of the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, Secretariat of Urban Development and Public Works of Paraná State, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Latin-American Institute of Life and Nature Sciences, Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA), Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
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- Coordination of the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, Secretariat of Urban Development and Public Works of Paraná State, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná State, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil,Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States,*Correspondence: Alexander Welker Biondo
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