Emerging and endemic zoonotic diseases pose a threat not only to the health of animals and humans but also to global health security. An estimated 60% of known infectious diseases and up to 75% of new or emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin (1,2).
What percent of new diseases are zoonotic?
Some 60% of emerging infectious diseases that are reported globally are zoonoses. Over 30 new human pathogens have been detected in the last three decades, 75% of which have originated in animals [1]. The emerging zoonoses are a growing public health threat in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO.
How many new and emerging disease come from animals?
Scientists estimate that more than 6 out of every 10 known infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals, and 3 out of every 4 new or emerging infectious diseases in people come from animals.
How many zoonotic viruses are there?
There are just over 250 known zoonotic viruses—viruses that have previously spilled over from animals to humans and caused disease in people (4).
What is emerging zoonotic disease?
A zoonotic disease can emerge as the result of increased human contact with the animal host(s), animal tissues, vectors, or environmental sources of the pathogens. It may also result from an increased prevalence of the agent in domesticated or wild animals or in vectors.
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