This book provides a comprehensive exploration of global health challenges through the integrated One Health approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. By focusing on Asia's specific challenges, such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and climate change impacts, it offers insights and practical solutions tailored to the region's diverse landscapes.
The chapters cover a range of critical topics, including global health governance and the role of international health regulations in preventing and responding to crises. The epidemiology of zoonotic diseases and environmental drivers of disease transmission are examined, alongside strategies to mitigate antimicrobial resistance. The book also discusses the impact of climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security on public health, linking them to emerging infectious diseases. Real-world case studies illustrate the application of One Health strategies in addressing tropical diseases and strengthening public health interventions. Occupational health and safety is also examined through a One Health perspective, emphasizing comprehensive worker protection and acknowledging that zoonotic risks extend beyond traditionally animal-related professions.
This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in public health, veterinary sciences, environmental studies, and policymaking. It offers a multidisciplinary perspective on complex health challenges, making it essential for anyone involved in health policy, research, or community leadership. By integrating evidence-based strategies and diverse disciplinary perspectives, "One Health in the Asian Context" equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to address pressing health issues effectively.
1. Introduction of One Health in Asia.-
2. Zoonotic Diseases.-
3. Global
Health Governance.-
4. Epidemiology in One Health.-
5. Antimicrobial
Resistance.-
6. Nutrition and One Health .-
7. Climate Change and Health.-
8.
Biodiversity Loss and Health.-
9. Emerging Infectious Disease .-
10. Tropical
Diseases and One Health.-
11. Occupational Health Issues and One Health.-
12.
Policy and Governance.
Dr Annisa Utami Rauf is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Environment, and Social Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. Her research focuses on environmental toxicology, health risk assessment, and chemical exposure, with particular interest in the interactions between environmental quality, ecological conditions, and human health. She has gained international research experience through several academic programs, including training in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling at the MalaysiaJapan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) (2019), participation in a Sandwich-like Program at Seoul National University (2021), and receiving the Séjour Scientifique de Haut Niveau (SSHN) Fellowship, through which she conducted postdoctoral research at Université de Montpellier, France (2024). She has authored and co-authored several books and numerous national and international scientific publications in the fields of public health, One Health, environmental toxicology, and air pollution. She also serves as reviewer and editor for several scientific journals, including Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat (BKM) UGM, Applied and Environmental Soil Science (Wiley), and Advances in Public Health (Wiley).
Prof Tri Wibawa is a co-editor of this book and has extensive experience in the field of One Health. He holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine and currently serves as Professor of Microbiology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous research and academic initiatives and has served as editor for several scientific journals. His editorial work focuses on supporting authors in developing clear, engaging, and impactful narratives for a wide range of readers.
