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Advancing One Health Approaches for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Transdisciplinary Perspectives

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 4700

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Fabio Scarpa

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Department of Biomedical Science, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
Interests: genetics; genomics; phylodynamics; bioinformatics; biostatistics; population genetics; one health
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Dr. Marco Casu

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Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
Interests: zoology; genetics; conservation genetics; molecular taxonomy; ichthyology; one health
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue Advancing One Health Approaches for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Transdisciplinary Perspectives welcomes contributions that embody the principles of the One Health approach, promoting integration and collaboration across diverse disciplines to address global challenges related to human, animal, and environmental health. Authors are encouraged to submit original research, systematic reviews, case studies, and opinions exploring various aspects of One Health, such as the following:

  • Epidemiology of zoonotic diseases and inter-species transmission;
  • The role of the environment in human and animal health;
  • Challenges and solutions in disease surveillance and control;
  • Implications of animal health on economy and food security;
  • Innovative approaches to veterinary and human public health;
  • Environmental sustainability and its impact on human and animal welfare;
  • Policies and strategies to promote the implementation of One Health approaches at the global, national, and local levels.

We seek contributions that facilitate knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration, embracing the principles of One Health and exploring innovative strategies and collaborative efforts aimed at promoting health and preventing disease across diverse sectors. By bringing together experts from various disciplines, including medicine, genetics, bioinformatics, zoology, veterinary science, environmental science, and social sciences, this Special Issue aims at fostering a holistic understanding of health promotion and disease prevention. Through transdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue aims at highlighting the complex interplay between human health, animal health, and the environment, and identifying synergistic approaches to address emerging health challenges. Contributions to this Special Issue may include original research articles, reviews, and conceptual papers offering novel insights, innovative methodologies, and practical solutions for advancing One Health approaches in promoting public health and preventing disease.

Dr. Fabio Scarpa
Dr. Marco Casu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • One Health
  • health promotion
  • genome-based monitoring
  • spillover
  • disease prevention
  • zoonotic diseases
  • interdisciplinary collaboration
  • environmental health
  • epidemiology
  • public health

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Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Non-Genital Physical Disease: An Umbrella Review
by Charlotte Leemans, Stephan Van den Broucke and Céline Jeitani
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(2), 157; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22020157 - 24 Jan 2025
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Many primary studies and reviews have been published on the influence of chronic diseases (CDs) on sexual dysfunction (SD), but CDs not involving the genitals are less well represented in the literature. Aim: To determine the prevalence of SD in patients with non-genital [...] Read more.
Many primary studies and reviews have been published on the influence of chronic diseases (CDs) on sexual dysfunction (SD), but CDs not involving the genitals are less well represented in the literature. Aim: To determine the prevalence of SD in patients with non-genital CD and assess the overall impact on sexual functioning. Methods: An umbrella review was performed of published systematic reviews on the relationship between the occurrence of CDs not involving the genitals and patients’ sexual functioning, following the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, Scopus, and CINAHL were used to find publications for inclusion in the review, with two independent researchers performing the search and selection of articles, data extraction, and quality assessment. The relative risk (RR) or odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence was used as an indicator of the association between CD and SD across studies. The quality of studies included in the review was assessed using Amstar-2. Outcomes: Forty-three systematic reviews, thirty of which included a meta-analysis, met the inclusion criteria, representing a total of 880,586 patients (756,629 (85.9%) men, 68,388 (7.8%) women, and 55,569 (6.3%) unspecified). Results: Among men, CD is associated with erectile dysfunction, and among females, with lower levels of desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and sexual satisfaction and with increased pain during intercourse. For both men and women, depression, anxiety, and fatigue are also reported, while women with CD are more affected by a poor body image than men. Clinical implications: Patients with CD, especially females, should be more routinely assessed for the impact of their condition on sexual functioning. The impact of CD on men’s sexuality has been extensively studied in terms of erectile capacity, but other aspects of their sexuality are largely neglected. Strengths and limitations: This is the first umbrella review to bring together the documented findings regarding sexual dysfunction among patients with various non-genital CDs. While the heterogeneity of the CDs makes the study unique and clinically relevant, it renders the interpretation of the results more difficult. The overrepresentation of men in existing studies reflects the current state of research but limits the applicability of the findings for women. Conclusion: Women and men with non-genital CDs can suffer from SD or reduced sexual function. Health professionals should pay more attention to managing these sexual disorders, even when the disease does not affect the genitals. Full article
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Genomics and Bioinformatics in One Health: Transdisciplinary Approaches for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
by Fabio Scarpa and Marco Casu
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(10), 1337; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21101337 - 9 Oct 2024
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The One Health concept underscores the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, necessitating an integrated, transdisciplinary approach to tackle contemporary health challenges. This perspective paper explores the pivotal role of genomics and bioinformatics in advancing One Health initiatives. By leveraging genomic technologies [...] Read more.
The One Health concept underscores the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, necessitating an integrated, transdisciplinary approach to tackle contemporary health challenges. This perspective paper explores the pivotal role of genomics and bioinformatics in advancing One Health initiatives. By leveraging genomic technologies and bioinformatics tools, researchers can decode complex biological data, enabling comprehensive insights into pathogen evolution, transmission dynamics, and host-pathogen interactions across species and environments (or ecosystems). These insights are crucial for predicting and mitigating zoonotic disease outbreaks, understanding antimicrobial resistance patterns, and developing targeted interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Furthermore, integrating genomic data with environmental and epidemiological information enhances the precision of public health responses. Here we discuss case studies demonstrating successful applications of genomics and bioinformatics in One Health contexts, such as including data integration, standardization, and ethical considerations in genomic research. By fostering collaboration among geneticists, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, zoologists, and data scientists, the One Health approach can harness the full potential of genomics and bioinformatics to safeguard global health. This perspective underscores the necessity of continued investment in interdisciplinary education, research infrastructure, and policy frameworks to effectively employ these technologies in the service of a healthier planet. Full article
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