The impacts of pesticides in the context of One Health

Abstract

The current approach between health concepts and practices is dissociable and has a growing presence of external inputs for its establishment. The industrialization of agriculture and livestock, in addition to generating an environment conducive to the spread of infectious agents, are responsible for the widespread use of various toxic substances in the control of pests and diseases. The irrational use of chemosynthetic products can have negative consequences on different species  organisms. This article considers  role of animal, human and environmental health and its interrelationships for health promotion. It specifically addresses the main issues related to the use of pesticides in the context of One Health. The discussion adopted is based on the assumption that One Health is a set of actions that permeate the organisms that live in the same environment, so  must be a holistic action. In this sense, the discussion on One Health includes the problems of the use of pesticides for plants, the antiparasitic products used in animals, the consequences for humans and the residues of these substances in food, air, soil and water. Finally, this review points to general initiatives and challenges for constructions that favor human attitudes towards the development and practice of One Health.