Scorpionism at the human–environment interface: an eco-epidemiological synthesis and conceptual framework

This work highlights the importance of adopting a socio-ecological systems perspective to better understand and address scorpionism. By integrating diverse determinants into a coherent analytical framework, the model serves as a hypothesis-generating and interpretive tool rather than a predictive model. The approach supports the development of targeted prevention and control strategies and reinforces the need to recognize scorpionism within the broader agenda of neglected tropical health conditions, particularly given its substantial burden and strong socio-ecological determinants.