Gender, Infectious Diseases, and One Health

Gender equity and inclusion are critical concepts in understanding and practicing One Health (OH). Gender is an important component of the human-animal-environment interface due to the different roles and expectations that exist between genders. Gender profoundly impacts and is impacted by the most pertinent issues humanity faces, including emerging infectious diseases, climate change, and other OH issues. To more effectively and equitably serve our global community, OH practitioners must recognize gender gaps and identify approaches to address those gaps. They must analyze how gender interfaces with OH threats to ultimately become transformative agents in promoting gender equality and equity in all aspects of their work.