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Common Issues

One Health issues include emerging, re-emerging, and endemic zoonotic diseases, neglected tropical diseases, vector-borne diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety and food security, environmental contamination, climate change and other health threats shared by people, animals, and the environment. For example:

  • Antimicrobial-resistant germs can quickly spread through communities, the food supply, healthcare facilities, and the environment (soil, water), making it harder to treat certain infections in animals and people.
  • Vector-borne diseases are on the rise with warmer temperatures and expanded mosquito and tick habitats.
  • Diseases in food animals can threaten supplies, livelihoods, and economies.
  • The human-animal bond can help improve mental well-being.
  • Contamination of water used for drinking, recreation, and more can make people and animals sick.

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Page last updated: July 2, 2024