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What's the Convergence?

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The Big Stories

Where are you in the convergence?

The Convergence Map shows trends and drivers that define animal and public health challenges

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The Big Stories

Key forces connecting humans, animals, the environment and disease

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Technology

Technology bettering our lives also enables disease spread.

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  • Science needs to consider cultural norms and beliefs behind practices.
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  • Environment
  • More humans equals bio-distress and new disease risks.
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  • Linking humans and animals are expanding disease threats.
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  • Disease outbreaks in one part of the world can spread to another. 
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Author: admin Created: 9/10/2008 10:09 AM
Local Action Global Health

By admin on 1/5/2009 10:07 AM

Most human infectious diseases start with animals. Investing in animal health can benefit human health more than we realize.

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By admin on 1/5/2009 9:35 AM

Where does our "stuff" come from?

Where does it go?

Who makes it and what does it cost?

Check out this informative video: www.storyofstuff.com

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By admin on 12/22/2008 12:50 PM

An outbreak of dengue fever is spreading across Northern Australia. More than 50 are infected, and disease projected to spread further. Dengue fever can be fatal and is spread by infected mosquitoes. Full story

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By admin on 12/22/2008 12:48 PM

Global measles are down 74%, says the WHO, attributed to intensified vaccination campaigns.

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