A Better Understanding of "Wet Markets" is Key to Safeguarding Human Health, Biodiversity (IMAGE)

Princeton School of Public and International Affairs

A Better Understanding of "Wet Markets" is Key to Safeguarding Human Health, Biodiversity

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Governments have pushed for the closing of so-called "wet markets" around the world, but this is not an effective policy solution, according to Princeton University researchers. Instead, policymakers should target the most high-risk aspects of markets to prevent disruptions to local food supply chains while reducing human health and biodiversity dangers.

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