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The elements of cross-sector economics

Watch Professor Jakob Zinsstag introduce the principles of cross-sector economics.

Calculations and graphs help veterinarians to answer questions like ‘Is it cost-effective to mass vaccinate 25 million cattle, sheep and goats in order to prevent human brucellosis?’ or ‘What is the effect of mass vaccination of livestock on human health?’.

To make statements on how effective a One Health approach really is, it is important to use the theory you have explored in the last steps.

Watch Jakob Zinsstag explain, using special graphs and charts that will help you understand, how effective a One Health approach can be.

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One Health: Connecting Humans, Animals and the Environment

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