It is estimated that six out of ten known infectious diseases that have been reported globally have spread between animals and humans, according to the World Health Organization—and zoonoses are only becoming more frequent.
[This article was produced by Earth | Food | Life, a project of the Independent Media Institute.]
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Human and animal health are closely linked, with many diseases shared
between them. As our world becomes more developed and interconnected, the
proximity between wild animals and humans is shrinking, increasing the risk
of disease transmission. At the same time, humans are growing increasingly
dependent on animals as a source of food.
The emergence of new diseases is an unfortunate byproduct of these trends.
According to the World Health Organization, most of the newly discovered
diseases in humans—about 75 percent—have originated in animals in the last
three decades. Scientists call these kinds of diseases “zoonotic.”
As humans navigate the growing risk of zoonotic diseases, it is essential to
understand how reversing our dependence on meat, dairy, and other animal
products can help have a positive impact on our health and that of the
planet, while ensuring a better life for the animals.
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Posted on All-Creatures.org: June 21, 2024
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