Advocating for Incorporating Public Veterinary Health Care Into Human Health Systems
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Description
Explores the human health impacts of a public veterinary health program in rural tribal communities in Alaska. Highlights the health concerns from stray dog populations in tribal communities and remote areas that lack veterinarian services. Details impact on rates of dog bites, rabies, and other zoonotic pathogens.
Author(s)
Laurie Meythaler-Mullins, Cheryl Eia, Allyce H. Lobdell, Danielle M. Frey
Citation
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 12
Date
10/2025
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· Environmental health
· Frontier and remote areas
· Infectious diseases
· Public health
· Statistics and data
· Tribal communities
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
· Alaska