Wet Markets and Avian Influenza: Public Policy Decisions in Hong Kong

Authors

Shawn Smallman, Portland State UniversityFollow

Sponsor

Author was supported by Internationalization Council and the Confucius Institute at Portland State University.

Published In

Journal of International and Global Studies

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2018

Subjects

Avian influenza -- China -- Prevention, Public health -- China, Health planning -- China, World Health Organization, Avian influenza -- Vaccines

Abstract

After the emergence of H5N1 avian influenza in 1997 Hong Kong implemented a sophisticated system to regulate live poultry markets. While this system is well implemented and thorough, it also has limitations. The rise of H7N9 avian influenza (which is typically acquired through contact with poultry, including in live markets) makes this an appropriate time to revisit the ethical and practical issues related to this trade. Based on data from field observations of live markets in Hong Kong, and interviews with experts in the field, this paper recommends that the government of Hong Kong create a committee to examine the pros and cons of ending live poultry markets in this Special Administrative Region.

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Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/26762

Citation Details

Smallman, S. (2018). Wet Markets and Avian Influenza: Public Policy Decisions in Hong Kong. Journal of International and Global Studies Volume 10, Number 1, p. 15 - 23.