Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future
This book explains how animals shape our lives and our health, providing evidence that a "One Health" approach is the only logical methodology for advancing human health in the future.

Modern research shows us that disease and health of animals and people are intrinsically connected. The condition of the environment we share with animals is now understood to be a primary factor in establishing the health of both humans and animals. This concept is the basis of the One Health movement, which strives to expand interdisciplinary collaborations and communications in all aspects of health care for humans and animals worldwide.

Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future is written by leading experts in their fields and is centered around topics that are most relevant to the overlap and connection of animal and human health. Topics covered include human health concerns derived from animals such as allergies and dog bites, global concerns of emerging diseases and pandemics, wildlife smuggling, animal abuse, and common diseases that can stem from popular household pets. Social issues—such as the connection between animal abuse and human violence—are also examined.

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Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future
This book explains how animals shape our lives and our health, providing evidence that a "One Health" approach is the only logical methodology for advancing human health in the future.

Modern research shows us that disease and health of animals and people are intrinsically connected. The condition of the environment we share with animals is now understood to be a primary factor in establishing the health of both humans and animals. This concept is the basis of the One Health movement, which strives to expand interdisciplinary collaborations and communications in all aspects of health care for humans and animals worldwide.

Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future is written by leading experts in their fields and is centered around topics that are most relevant to the overlap and connection of animal and human health. Topics covered include human health concerns derived from animals such as allergies and dog bites, global concerns of emerging diseases and pandemics, wildlife smuggling, animal abuse, and common diseases that can stem from popular household pets. Social issues—such as the connection between animal abuse and human violence—are also examined.

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Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future

Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future

Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future

Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future

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This book explains how animals shape our lives and our health, providing evidence that a "One Health" approach is the only logical methodology for advancing human health in the future.

Modern research shows us that disease and health of animals and people are intrinsically connected. The condition of the environment we share with animals is now understood to be a primary factor in establishing the health of both humans and animals. This concept is the basis of the One Health movement, which strives to expand interdisciplinary collaborations and communications in all aspects of health care for humans and animals worldwide.

Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future is written by leading experts in their fields and is centered around topics that are most relevant to the overlap and connection of animal and human health. Topics covered include human health concerns derived from animals such as allergies and dog bites, global concerns of emerging diseases and pandemics, wildlife smuggling, animal abuse, and common diseases that can stem from popular household pets. Social issues—such as the connection between animal abuse and human violence—are also examined.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313385292
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 10/20/2011
Pages: 296
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Radford G. Davis, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, is a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and associate professor of public health in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Table of Contents

Introduction Radford G. Davis vii

1 Allergies to Pets A. McKenzie André Zandra Hollaway André 1

2 Pets in Health-Care Settings Louisa J. Castrodale 13

13 Dog Bites and Dangerous Pets Kira A. Christian 33

4 Animal Abuse, Cruelty, Neglect (and the Connection to Human Violence) Miranda Spindel Lila Miller 51

5 Emerging Diseases Tegwin K. Taylor 71

6 Wildlife Trade, Demand, and Health Kristine M. Smith 99

7 Immunocompromised, High-Risk Populations and Animals Radford G. Davis 119

8 Zoonoses of Concern from Dogs Carina Blackmore 139

9 Zoonoses of Concern from Cats Ken Thorley 161

10 Zoonoses of Concern from Small Mammals Jeffrey L. Rhody 181

11 Zoonoses of Concern from Pet Birds Niklos Weber 201

12 One Health Radford G. Davis 219

13 The Future: Modern Animal BiotechnologyLarisa Rudenko Jeffery Jones Evgenij Evdokimov 239

Index 263

About the Editor and Contributors 283

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