Síndrome de Noé
analizando la acumulación de animales desde el enfoque Una Salud
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29105/bys9.18-277Keywords:
Animal hoarding, Noah's syndrome, One HealthAbstract
Noah's syndrome is a behavioral disorder classified within the obsessive-compulsive disorder spectrum. It is characterized by the progressive hoarding of animals, accompanied by an inability to provide them with basic care, which negatively affects both the animals and the person who hoarded them, as well as their environment. This phenomenon predominantly affects older, middle-class women, who often begin the behavior as an uncontrolled attempt to rescue animals. Over time, this action develops into a pathological compulsion with serious health, social, and legal consequences.
The hoarding often includes dogs and cats kept under unsanitary conditions, with zoonotic disease implications, such as toxoplasmosis. Animals often suffer from malnutrition, aggression, and cannibalism, making their rescue and rehabilitation difficult. This problem has significant implications for public health, animal welfare and environmental health, therefore, it requires a comprehensive approach and analysis, such as One Health.
Treatment for the disorder is complex, primarily due to the inability of those affected to recognize the problem. Interventions must involve mental health services, animal protection agencies, health authorities, and community support. Furthermore, it is crucial to implement public policies for early detection, prevention, and social education. Simply removing the animals does not solve the problem and may lead to recurrence. Effective management requires intersectoral protocols to safeguard the well-being of both people and animals, whether directly or indirectly involved and environmental implications.
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