Hernandez Andrea, Lee Jaehyun, Kang Hojeong
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
Climate and Environmental Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea.
Yonsei Med J. 2025 Apr;66(4):203-210. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2024.0108.
Disease outbreaks pose serious threats to humans, as highlighted by the recent pandemic, underscoring the need for an institutionalized multi-sectoral approach like One Health, encompassing human, animal, and environmental health. One Health has demonstrated efficacy in addressing emerging issues such as antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic disease spillover. While integrating the human-animal sector has yielded positive outcomes, the majority of zoonotic spillovers originate from wildlife, emphasizing the crucial role of environmental surveillance within global One Health systems. Additionally, climate change intensifies the frequency and emergence of infectious diseases and spillover events. Tackling the complexity and interconnectedness of health challenges necessitates integrated solutions that incorporate broader structural factors, aiding in the prevention, detection, and mitigation of disease outbreaks. Embracing One Health through multi-sectoral preparedness can effectively confront the escalating threats of pandemics and other emerging diseases.
疾病爆发对人类构成严重威胁,近期的大流行就凸显了这一点,这强调了采取像“同一健康”这样的制度化多部门方法的必要性,该方法涵盖人类、动物和环境卫生。“同一健康”已证明在应对抗菌药物耐药性和人畜共患病外溢等新出现问题方面具有成效。虽然整合人类与动物部门已产生积极成果,但大多数人畜共患病外溢源自野生动物,这凸显了全球“同一健康”系统中环境监测的关键作用。此外,气候变化加剧了传染病和外溢事件的发生频率和出现。应对健康挑战的复杂性和相互关联性需要纳入更广泛结构因素的综合解决方案,以帮助预防、检测和减轻疾病爆发。通过多部门准备工作采用“同一健康”方法能够有效应对大流行和其他新出现疾病不断升级的威胁。