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1
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What is One Health?

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Recognises a lnk between human, animal health and the health of the environment. And that this can impact on the economy and the biodiversity essential to maintaining healthy and functioning ecosystems.

2
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What is a reservoir host?

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An endemic host (source of infection)

3
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What are some of the reasons for emerging infectious diseases?

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  • Globalisation
  • Population growth and spread
  • Environmental changes