Wet Markets and Avian Influenza
Public Policy Decisions in Hong Kong
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13040952 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shawn Smallman (Portland State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2018-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of International and Global Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-0669 • E-ISSN: 2158-0669 |
| Publisher | Lindenwood University (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.62608/2158-0669.1434 |
| OpenAlex | W2914918594 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
After the emergence of H5N1 avian influenza in 1997 Hong Kong implemented a sophisticated system to regulate live poultry markets. While this system is well implemented and thorough, it also has limitations. The rise of H7N9 avian influenza (which is typically acquired through contact with poultry, including in live markets) makes this an appropriate time to revisit the ethical and practical issues related to this trade. Based on data from field observations of live markets in Hong Kong, and interviews with experts in the field, this paper recommends that the government of Hong Kong create a committee to examine the pros and cons of ending live poultry markets in this Special Administrative Region
Business · Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 · Virus · Influenza Virus Research Studies · Medicine · Virology
| Highly cited | No |
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