Humane health considers the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental well-being. It aligns with the One Health approach, which recognizes that diseases affecting humans often originate from animals or environmental factors.
Diseases can be broadly classified into:
- Infectious diseases: Caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Examples include tuberculosis, malaria, and COVID-19.
- Non-infectious diseases: Result from genetic, lifestyle, or environmental factors, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Maintaining humane health involves preventive measures, ethical treatment of animals, and sustainable environmental practices.