Ecosystem approaches to human health

Nielsen, N. O.

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2001000700015

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“…Holistic frameworks for understanding health and disease have been proposed and are evidenced in recent discussions and funding opportunities including those termed EcoHealth, (eco)nomic-(bio)physical-(soc)ial, ecosystem, socio-ecological, and others 8,56,57,58,59,60,61 . The ecological dimension can also be viewed similarly: as a system of interactions within and between hosts, vectors, pathogens, and the environments associated with disease transmission.…”

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The ecological dimensions of vector-borne disease research and control

Ellis

Wilcox

2009

Cad. Saúde Pública

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The ecological dimensions of vector-borne disease research and control

Ellis

Wilcox

2009

Cad. Saúde Pública

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“…Interdisciplinary research, combining the natural, social and health sciences, grounded in gender and social equity considerations and community participation, are central to this approach that seeks to assure the appropriation of research results in designing sustainable solutions with the actors concerned (Forget and Lebel 2003;Nielsen 2001;Webb et al 2010). Furthermore, enhancing the overall health and sustainability of the ecosystem depends on the ability to understand the temporal and spatial interactions among natural resource use, land use change and human health (Murray and Sánchez-Choy 2001).…”

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Neurotoxic Sequelae of Mercury Exposure: An Intervention and Follow-up Study in the Brazilian Amazon

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Since 1995, the Caruso Project used an Ecosystem Approach to Human Health to examine mercury (Hg) exposure in fish-eating communities in the Brazilian Amazon and develop interventions to maximise nutrition from traditional diet and minimise toxic risk. In 1995, 2000 and 2006, this study followed fish consumption, Hg levels, and visual and motor functions in 31 villagers. Questionnaires gathered information on socio-demographics and diet. Hair Hg (H-Hg) levels were measured. Visual acuity, colour vision, manual dexterity and grip strength were assessed. Data was analysed using general linear models of repeated measures. Total fish consumption, similar in 1995 and 2000, decreased in 2006. Carnivorous fish consumption initially decreased and then remained stable, whereas non-carnivorous fish consumption first increased and then decreased. H-Hg declined from 17.6 to 7.8 μg/g. Visual functions showed a significant decrease over time, with those with H-Hg ≥ 20 μg/g in 1995 showing greater loss. Motor functions showed initial improvement and then returned to the 1995 performance level. Decrease in Hg exposure is attributed to the intervention and socio-economic changes in the village. While there may be a certain reversibility of motor deficits, visual capacities may decrease progressively with respect to exposure prior to the intervention.

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“…Actually, by being supported in an ecosystem approach, according to Nielsen (2001), it is necessary to adapt since uncertainty will be a constant, not having to be reduced or even despised.…”

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Ecosystem approach and the Fuzzy logic: a dialectical proposal for information on Environmental Health

Oliveira

Ortega

Giatti³

2012

Eng. Sanit. Ambient.

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The ever-growing production and the problematization of Environmental Health have shown the need to apprehend complex realities and deal with uncertainties from the most diversified instruments which may even incorporate local aspects and subjectivities by means of qualitative realities, while broadening the capacity of the information system. This paper presents a view on the reflection upon some challenges and possible convergences between the ecosystemic approach and the Fuzzy logic in the process of dealing with scientific information and decision-making in Environmental Health.Keywords: environmental Health; ecosystemic approach; health indicators; Fuzzy logic. ResumoO avanço da produção intelectual sobre Saúde e Ambiente tem demonstrado a necessidade de apreender realidades que são complexas, além de lidar com suas incertezas. Nesse sentido, os instrumentos utilizados deveriam incorporar aspectos subjetivos e qualitativos, além dos elementos de cunho quantitativo, ao retratar uma condição local. Esse artigo apresenta uma reflexão a respeito dos desafios e dos possíveis pontos de convergência entre uma abordagem ecossistêmica e a lógica Fuzzy nesse processo de lidar com a informação para apoio a tomada de decisão envolvendo Saúde e Ambiente.Palavras-chave: saúde Ambiental; abordagem ecossistêmica; indicadores de saúde; lógica Fuzzy.Endereço para correspondência: Daniel Canavese -Universidade Federal do Paraná -Setor Litoral -Rua Jaguaraíva, 512 -Balneário Caiobá -83260-000 -Matinhos (PR), Brasil

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Ecosystem approaches to human health

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Cited by 32 publications

References 7 publications

The ecological dimensions of vector-borne disease research and control

The ecological dimensions of vector-borne disease research and control

Neurotoxic Sequelae of Mercury Exposure: An Intervention and Follow-up Study in the Brazilian Amazon

Ecosystem approach and the Fuzzy logic: a dialectical proposal for information on Environmental Health

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