Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The influence of veterinary epidemiology on public health: past, present and future.
- Journal:
- Preventive veterinary medicine
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Sargeant, Jan M
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics · Canada
Plain-English summary
This paper discusses how veterinary epidemiology, which is the study of how diseases affect animal populations and their impact on human health, has influenced public health over time. It highlights the work of Dr. S. Wayne Martin, who has made significant contributions to this field. The paper explains that veterinary medicine plays a vital role not just in preventing diseases that can spread from animals to humans, but also in improving animal health and contributing to medical research. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between veterinary and human health experts to tackle future public health challenges effectively. Overall, the paper suggests that veterinary epidemiologists have made a positive impact on human health and will continue to do so with better communication and teamwork.
Abstract
This paper summarizes a presentation given at the Association for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine sponsored Calvin W. Schwabe symposium honouring the lifetime achievements of Dr. S. Wayne Martin. While the concepts were amalgamated from many sources, the examples were primarily selected to represent areas where Wayne Martin has been an active researcher and educator. The purpose was to describe the impact of veterinary epidemiology on public health in the past and present and to consider the future of veterinary epidemiology in public health. Veterinary medicine contributes to public health not only in the area of zoonotic disease prevention and control, but also through contributions to animal health, comparative and basic medical research, and population and environmental health. Veterinary epidemiologists contribute to both research in public health and the practice of public health through a wide range of methodological approaches and via the networks of trained epidemiologists working in the area. The contributions of veterinary epidemiologists have resulted in significant improvements in human health. There are considerable challenges and opportunities facing veterinary epidemiologists working in the public health area in the future. Meeting these needs will require continued integration between veterinary and human public health research and practice, and enhanced communication of both content and context expertise.
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