Communicating the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health on X (formerly Twitter): Insights from the one health approach.

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored societies' need for education and preparedness in addressing global environmental and health crises. Raising public awareness of the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health is essential to engaging the public in environmental conservation and disease prevention. The One Health approach offers a holistic and multidisciplinary view for tackling challenges related to environmental and health issues by emphasizing the interplay of these three interconnected health dimensions. We analyzed how the interconnectedness of health dimensions was disseminated through the OH approach on X (formerly Twitter) from April 2006 to December 2022 using machine learning methods. Results show an underrepresentation of environmental health, limited dissemination beyond academia, and a retweet network dominated by researchers and non-profits in veterinary and human health. We advocate for more inclusive communication strategies to bridge the gap between academia and the public and raise awareness of the interconnected nature of our world.