交易中的哺乳动物将疾病传染给人类的可能性是6倍. New study finds traded mammals are six times more likely to transmit diseases to humans.

据新研究证实,交易中的哺乳动物比非贸易物种传播疾病的可能性大约高6倍. A new study confirms that traded mammals are about six times more likely to transmit diseases to humans than non-traded species. 研究人员分析了2000多种动物的数据, 发现41%的人携带可传播病原体, 而其他哺乳动物只有6.4%的情况. Analyzing data from over 2,000 species, researchers found that 41% carried human-transmissible pathogens compared to just 6.4% of other mammals. 由于环境恶劣和人与人密切接触,活动物市场和非法贸易被认为是主要的风险因素,专家们敦促加强监管以防止未来的大流行. Live animal markets and illegal trade were identified as major risk factors due to poor conditions and close contact, with experts urging stronger regulations to prevent future pandemics.