Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
“Most and probably all of the distinctive
infectious diseases of civilization have been
transferred to human populations from
animal herds.”
—William H. McNeill,
Plagues and Peoples
A 2009 article in the
American Journal of
Preventive Medicine
states: “Given the
animal agriculture sector's considerable
role in environmental degradation, zoonotic
disease emergence, and chronic disease
promotion, reducing livestock production and
promoting healthy plant-based diets should
be a global health priority.”
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