Natural ecosystems altered and damaged by climate change: a threat to human health

Humans, animals and ecosystems all share “one health”. One Health is an integrated, unified approach that invites us to think about health in a new way, recognizing the close interactions between the health of humans, animals and ecosystems. At a time when nearly a quarter of deaths and illnesses worldwide are a consequence of poor environmental conditions,1 it is clearly vital to acknowledge that human health can only flourish if the other two pillars are preserved. We need to protect them ...