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- Title
Understanding Zoonotic Diseases: How Humans Get Sick from Nonhuman Animals.
- Authors
BOND, VICKY
- Abstract
This document provides information on the connection between human and animal health and the increasing risk of zoonotic diseases, which transfer from animals to humans. It explains the various ways in which these diseases can spread, including direct and indirect contact with animals, vector-borne transmission, and foodborne and waterborne transmission. The document classifies zoonoses into bacterial, viral, and parasitic categories and provides examples of specific diseases. It also discusses risk factors for zoonotic diseases and offers recommendations for protecting oneself. Additionally, the document highlights the need to address the root cause of these diseases, which is animal consumption and intensive animal agriculture, and suggests a shift towards a plant-based diet to prevent their spread.
- Subjects
ZOONOSES; HAND washing; CENTRAL nervous system infections; EMERGING infectious diseases; ANIMAL welfare; GREENHOUSE gases
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article