Drivers of Emerging Viral Zoonoses

Ghatak, Sandeep; Milton, Arockiasamy Arun Prince; Das, Samir

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-2651-0_14

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“…Zoonotic and infectious diseases often emerge and reemerge due to a complex interplay of anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic factors, which can be difficult to predict [ 43 , 44 ]. Traditional food markets are often seen as potential “hot spots” for the emergence and spread of diseases due to the close proximity of a variety of agricultural products, including live animals, and the informal, lightly regulated nature of these markets [ 4 ].…”

Section: Characteristics Of Traditional Marketsmentioning

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Limiting the spillover of zoonotic pathogens from traditional food markets in developing countries and a new market design for risk-proofing

Ghatak,

Srinivas,

Milton

et al. 2023

Epidemiol Health

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Traditional food markets are age-old systems that primarily serve the food supply needs of society’s less affluent sectors, often operating with minimal infrastructure. These markets are prevalent in low and middle-income countries. However, their hygienic conditions are frequently suboptimal, potentially fostering the emergence and spread of presumptive zoonotic diseases. The recent emergence of zoonotic or potentially zoonotic diseases and their possible links to traditional food markets underscore the need for focused attention on this overlooked issue. The socioeconomic characteristics of traditional food markets reveal that despite the risk of zoonotic pathogen spread, these markets play a crucial role for large segments of the population. These individuals rely on such markets for their livelihood, food, and nutrition. Therefore, a comprehensive set of measures addressing various aspects of traditional food markets is necessary to manage and mitigate the risks of potential zoonotic disease emergence. In this article, we explore various facets of traditional food markets, paying special attention to the risks of zoonotic diseases that urgently require stakeholder attention. We also propose a new market design to prevent the risk of zoonotic spillover and advocate for the development of a Market Hygiene Index for these markets.

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Section: Characteristics Of Traditional Marketsmentioning

confidence: 99%