Session 3 - How Does Population Growth Influences Animal-to-Human Pathogen Spillover

Using the Covid-19 pandemic as an example, this session will discuss the links between human activity and zoonotic diseases. It will explore how deforestation, habitat destruction, species extinction, wildlife trade, and industrialized agriculture have contributed to zoonotic disease outbreaks by creating ideal environments for animal-to-human pathogen spillovers. The class will end by introducing the “OneHealth” approach to conservation as a potential way to stop future outbreaks.

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