ECOLOGICAL DISEASES

Ecological Disease
The interaction of the behavior and ecology of
hosts with the biology of pathogens, as it
relates to the impact of diseases on
populations.
Human health is enclosed by the triangle of
population (gender, age and genetics), habitat
(natural, social and built) and behavior (belief,
social organization, and technology)

DISEASE ECOLOGY
TRIANGLE

Emergent Ecological Diseases

relatively recent phenomena involving extensive
damage being caused to natural communities and
ecosystems.

Organic and non-organic stimuli assaults and rallies

the human body and cause the diseases to spread
throughout the body.

Examples of Organic and Non-Organic Stimuli

bacteria,
viruses,
protozoa,
parasites,
electromagnetic
radiation,
violence