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"Parks are vital public spaces. This is especially true if you’re a parent with
energetic children, or an office worker searching for a peaceful lunch spot.
But parks are also ideal environments for infectious diseases to spread,
particularly through critters who carry harmful pathogens. This is because,
unlike other public spaces, they are designed to connect humans and nature.
There’s a long list of diseases that may be found in parks. They range from
those caused by direct contact with infected animals to others spread by
mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Some of these diseases cause only mild symptoms,
while others can have severe or life-long consequences.
Our new study looks at how we interact with parks and green spaces, and how
this may increase our exposure to disease.
The good news is, there are ways we can reduce this risk."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics