Global Disease Biology

One Health recognizes human health is closely related to the health of our animals and environment. One Health involves cooperation between experts in human, animal, and environmental health to combat health threats [2]. Pertaining to animal health, the One Health approach is essential to coordinate multi-sectoral prevention, preparedness, and response efforts of zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases include those that can transfer from animals to humans (called spillover) or humans to animals (called spillback).

This post is spotlighting two influential individuals in human health: Dr. Atul Gawande and Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika. Both of these individuals have held long, multidisciplinary careers in human health, and both have held positions in federal departments/agencies. Dr.

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Human health is an important part of the One Health triad. Incorporating One Health methods in human healthcare can expand healthcare workers’ understanding of the health issues affecting the individuals, communities, or populations they are working with. A One Health approach encourages healthcare professionals to consider the entire person/people they are working with in the context of their environment.