2021
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.624975
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One Decade of Environmental Disasters in Brazil: The Action of Veterinary Rescue Teams

Abstract: Based on the interdisciplinary concept of One Health, EcoHealth, and Planetary Health, this paper focuses on participatory knowledge-to-action approaches by relating one decade of environmental disasters in Brazil with the action of veterinary rescue teams, aiming to give support to future disaster preparedness. This paper will present the historic actions of teams rescuing animal that are victims of environmental disasters, in addition to addressing the need for contingency plans and response management in th… Show more

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“…The importance of VACWs-specifically veterinarians-in disaster preparedness, response and recovery has been acknowledged since at least the 1980s, [22][23][24] and veterinarians have provided aid to people and animals affected by many types of disasters. [25][26][27][28][29] However, most investigations into how VACWs experience disasters have focused on veterinarians responding to disease outbreaks. 8 Less empirical evidence exists on the experiences of VACWs exposed to other types of disasters, including natural hazards.…”
Section: The Current Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The importance of VACWs-specifically veterinarians-in disaster preparedness, response and recovery has been acknowledged since at least the 1980s, [22][23][24] and veterinarians have provided aid to people and animals affected by many types of disasters. [25][26][27][28][29] However, most investigations into how VACWs experience disasters have focused on veterinarians responding to disease outbreaks. 8 Less empirical evidence exists on the experiences of VACWs exposed to other types of disasters, including natural hazards.…”
Section: The Current Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The authors mentioned in the previous paragraph call our attention to the use of interdisciplinary knowledge presented by a group of professionals from different areas of activity to deal with the planetary health agenda, which was also pointed out by the study of Sássi et al [ 3 ]. In addition, Pettan-Brewer et al [ 4 ] enhance Sássi et al's discussion when they state that it is necessary to encourage collaborative partnerships among different players, mainly from communities, to promote the health not only of people but also of animals, plants, the environment and the entire planet, with consequent significant results for planetary health by developing a healthier world with inclusion, equity and equality.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%