Wildlife culling as a biophobic response to zoonotic disease risk: why we need a one health approach to risk communication

• Published in: Frontiers in conservation science Vol. 5
• Main Authors: Anderson, C. Jane, Reaser, Jamie K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 05.12.2024
• Subjects: biodiversity; fear; messaging; public health; zoonoses

Zoonoses – infectious diseases that are transmitted between people and other animals – are one of the foremost public health threats. Public health messaging is a critical tool for informing at-risk communities about zoonotic disease threats and effective mitigation measures. Unfortunately, when not...