One Health initiative unites experts in human, animal and environmental health

One Health initiative unites experts in human, animal and environmental health
The One Health approach to research connects experts in human, animal and environmental health to improve health outcomes for all.
Blair Willis
Today
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Malaria is a zoonotic disease spread by the Anopheles mosquito. Controlling malaria requires a One Health approach that takes into account the ecology of mosquitoes, how mosquitoes interact with humans and the environmental conditions that contribute to the disease ’s spread.HealthCollege of Agriculture and Life SciencesCollege of Public HealthCollege of Veterinary MedicineNew Economy Initiative
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University of Arizona Health [e-mail]520-626-2101Malaria, a disease caused by the bite of a certain type of mosquito, is preventable and usually treatable. Yet, the World Health Organization estimated that in 2020, there were 241 million cases of malaria that resulted in 627,000 deaths.Doctors can prescribe preventive and curative drugs, but they cannot stop the disease from spreading among the mosquito population and posing a risk to populations with limited access to health care.kachemak_bay-inline-web.jpg
Frank von Hippel" To do something about malaria, you have to understand the ecology of the Anopheles mosquitoes, their interactions with humans, and the environmental conditions that contribute to the spread of the disease, " said...

Source: The University of Arizona: Health - July 22, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research