EcoHealth
EcoHealth
EcoHealth (pronounced: e-koh-helth) is an interdisciplinary field that studies the relationships between health and ecology. The term is derived from the combination of "eco," short for ecology, and "health."
Etymology
The term "EcoHealth" is a portmanteau of "ecology" and "health." The prefix "eco-" comes from the Greek word "oikos," meaning "house" or "environment," and is used in English to denote something related to ecology or the environment. The word "health" comes from the Old English word "hælþ," which means "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well."
Definition
EcoHealth is a field of study that examines the complex relationships between human health and the health of our ecosystems. It recognizes that human health is interconnected with the health of animals and the environment. This approach is often used in public health, veterinary medicine, and environmental science.
Related Terms
- One Health: A collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working at the local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
- Planetary Health: A field focused on characterizing the human health impacts of human-caused disruptions of Earth's natural systems.
- Environmental Health: The branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment; promotes human health and well-being; and fosters healthy and safe communities.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on EcoHealth
- Wikipedia's article - EcoHealth
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