Changes to human behaviour critical to cut pandemic risk

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Researchers from The University of Western Australia say global consumption and people’s interconnectedness have created conditions for pandemics to thrive. The scientists have released a report with recommendations for policy makers to help decrease future risks.  The report highlights that unless we make drastic changes to behaviour, policy and government interventions and the enforcement of regulations, pandemics will increase in future. Lead researcher Dr Martinus said it was important to understand that pandemics were not rare events that only occurred and thrived in some pockets of the globe.