More than 1,400 human pathogens have been identified, among…

More than 1,400 human pathogens have been identified, among which about 60% of them are zoonotic, meaning that the pathogens are transmissible between animals and humans. The transmission of many zoonotic pathogens typically involves complex interactions between humans, animals, and the environment, necessitating a holistic approach, One Health, for understanding, prevention, and control of associated diseases. Therefore, the core of One Health is a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach involving fields of

A researcher studied the relationship between possible expos…

A researcher studied the relationship between possible exposure to Campylobacter in poultry and diarrhea among children living in rural communities by collecting data on Campylobacter carriage in chickens and diarrhea incidence of the children in the communities. The researcher conducted a statistical analysis on the data and found a significant correlation between Campylobacter carriage in chickens and diarrhea incidence of the children. Based on the finding, the researcher made a conclusion that Campylobacter in chickens was a causal factor of diarrhea in children. Based on the Hill’s criteria, the researcher’s conclusion could be well justified. This statement is

In Health People 2020/Food Safety Objectives, reducing the n…

In Health People 2020/Food Safety Objectives, reducing the number of foodborne outbreak-associated infections due to four pathogens – Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli O157, [color1], [color2], or [color3] species associated with food commodity groups are specifically stated

According to a WHO EBD study, current understanding of schis…

According to a WHO EBD study, current understanding of schistosomiasis transmission indicates that disease burden is fully attributable to risk factors associated with water, sanitation, and hygiene (Pruss-Ustun et al., 2004). This means, theoretically, that schistosomiasis can be controlled or prevented through environmental management towards the provision of safe water, improving sanitation and hygiene. The statement is

In the global burden of disease (GBD) study, disability weig…

In the global burden of disease (GBD) study, disability weight (DW) is used in the Years Lost to Disability (YLD) – one of the two components of the DALY – calculation. The disability quantifies societal preference for different health states. However, the use of disability weight for certain health states (or diseases) remains controversial as derivations of associated disability weights were not objectively measured. The statement is