Shafaqna English- A startling new study reveals that animals worldwide are increasingly suffering from human-like chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.
From household pets to marine wildlife, species across the globe are developing conditions once considered uniquely human, with pollution, poor nutrition and climate change as driving factors.
Researchers found that over half of domestic cats and dogs are now overweight, contributing to rising diabetes rates, while industrial pollution has caused liver tumor rates of 15-25% in some wildlife populations. Even farm animals show significant health declines, with 20% of intensively raised pigs developing osteoarthritis.
The study proposes a unified model linking human environmental impact to animal health crises. Scientists warn that these parallel epidemics reveal how deeply human activities are disrupting ecosystems, creating a health emergency that spans across species boundaries and demands urgent attention.
Source: Society for Risk Analysis