Animals, Health, and Society, Health Promotion, Harm Reduction, and Health Equity in a One Health World

Animals, Health, and Society: Health Promotion, Harm Reduction, and Health Equity in a One Health World

Author/Editor: Craig Stephen

Publication Year: 2021

Overview

Animals, Health, and Society: Health Promotion, Harm Reduction, and Health Equity in a One Health World is a pioneering text that reframes the relationship between humans, animals, and ecosystems around a shared capacity for health. Edited by One Health expert Craig Stephen, this volume shifts the paradigm from reactive disease control to proactive health promotion and cross-species equity. It serves as an essential manual for public health practitioners, veterinarians, conservationists, and students dedicated to collaborative planetary health solutions.

Key Topics Covered
One Health Reframing: Transitioning from risk-based narratives to proactive, shared health promotion across species and generations.
Harm Reduction & Risk Mitigation: Practical methodologies for addressing health hazards at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental interfaces.
Health Equity & Social Determinants: Exploring the systemic factors influencing welfare, access, and justice for vulnerable animal and human populations.
Collaborative Case Studies: Real-world applications demonstrating multi-sectoral teamwork, policy integration, and community empowerment in planetary health.