
How to Prevent the Next Pandemic
We need to reform the food system before it’s too late.
Topic summary contributed by volunteer(s): Linda
A zoonotic disease is one that can be transmitted from animals to humans. For example, pigs appear to be the reservoir of the Hepatitis E virus. Researchers have found the virus in more than 10% of pig livers being sold, suggesting that pork intake may raise Hepatitis E risk. The risk of zoonotic infection is a possible reason why poultry and other meat industry workers have a higher risk of cancer death than other worker groups.
To learn more about zoonotic disease risks, see also these topics: Ciguatera, E. coli, Eggs, Epilepsy, Hand washing, MRSA, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Parasites, Rabies, and Salmonella.
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We need to reform the food system before it’s too late.
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