CONCEPTS OF ONE HEALTH APPROACH AND ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Ozdan Akram Ghareeb*, Qahtan Adnan Ali, Samed Abduljabbar Ramadhan and Awni Ismail Sultan

ABSTRACT

The concept of One Health asserts that there is interconnectedness between the health of humans, animals, and the environment. Hence, it is an interdisciplinary procedure that draws on the links between public health, environmental health and animal health with the specific ultimate goal of promoting health for all and recognizing the common characteristics of health between individuals and the biological systems surrounding them. It takes into account toxic sources of contamination, regardless of whether chemical or bacterial, and also looks at the emergence of drug-resistant microorganisms. One Health utilizes interdisciplinary knowledge to address the health issues presented by the contemporary, interconnected world, offering a structure for experts to tackle these concerns. This encompasses a wide range of topics, including the study of zoonotic diseases and a review of the impact of human activities and environmental changes on global health. Sustainable development and health are crucial to the future of our world and its inhabitants. By incorporating sustainable behaviors using a One Health approach, we can guarantee a more salubrious future.

Keywords: One Health, public health, environmental health, sustainable development.