Conservation medicine

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Conservation Medicine

Conservation medicine (pronunciation: /kɒnsəˈveɪʃən ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is an emerging discipline that involves the study of the complex relationships and interactions between animal health, human health and ecosystem health. It is a multidisciplinary field that aims to understand the links between changes in biodiversity, the health of wildlife and humans, and the maintenance of ecosystem functions.

Etymology

The term "conservation medicine" is derived from the English words "conservation" (from Latin conservatio, meaning "preservation") and "medicine" (from Latin medicina, meaning "the healing art"). It was first used in the late 20th century to describe a new approach to health that integrates veterinary, environmental, and human medicine.

Related Terms

  • One Health: An approach that recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment.
  • EcoHealth: An emerging field of study exploring the connections between human health and ecological systems.
  • Wildlife disease: Diseases that affect wildlife populations.
  • Zoonosis: Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
  • Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
  • Ecosystem services: The many and varied benefits that humans freely gain from the natural environment and from properly-functioning ecosystems.

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