A framework for One Health research

Lebov, J.; Grieger, K.; Womack, D.; Zaccaro, D.; Whitehead, N.; Kowalcyk, B.; MacDonald, P.D.M.

As others have noted, the use of an OH approach to emerging infectious disease research, which accounts for social and ecological contributing factors, may yield more nuanced results and inform more comprehensive prevention and control measures than traditional epidemiological approaches [7, 24, 25] . In a rapidly industrializing world, vector-borne disease prevention and control cannot be addressed without consideration of the impact of natural and man-made environmental changes on patterns of disease vector proliferation. The field of climate change research represents an excellent opportunity for researchers to work across disciplines to integrate diverse data sources, develop cross-cutting methodologies, and answer questions about the broader effects of environmental health on human health and animal welfare. Another emerging field of multidisciplinary health and scientific research is Planetary Health [26] . The Planetary Health discipline acknowledges that the preservation of natural systems are an integral part of human survival and prosperity. This same philosophy underlies the One Health approach, and promotes growth and innovation in processes, policies, and technologies that promote conservation and informed stewardship of the natural environment.