REVIEW
Ecological Epidemiology:
A Perspective From One Health
Irina Magdalena Dumitru1,2,
Vasile
Sârbu3, Sorin Rugină1,2,3
1Ovidius” University of Constanta, 900470
Constanta, Romania
2Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital of Constanta,
900178 Constanta, Romania
3Academy of Romanian Scientists, 030167 Bucharest,
Romania
Abstract. Ecological epidemiology is a distinct branch
of the science of epidemiology that focuses on the complex interactions between
environmental factors and population health. Instead of examining individuals
in isolation, ecological epidemiology analyzes entire groups and the
relationships among biological, social, and environmental factors. Its main
concern is identifying the influence of the environment on the distribution of
diseases within communities. In this review, we aim to analyze the main aspects
of ecological epidemiology, covering everything from definition and methods to
practical applications and specific challenges.
Keywords: ecology, population health, One
Health.
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscimed.2024.1.46
