Avian influenza (AI) and Newcastle disease (ND) are the most prevalent poultry diseases in many Asian countries, with significant economic impact on smallholder livestock farmers.
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disability globally, and Vietnam is no different. The consumption of commercial and non-commercial (or informal alcohol) is growing.
Planning for climate change is a daunting challenge for governments in the Mekong Region of Southeast Asia.
Tobacco use is a leading cause of death in Vietnam. In June 2012, the country's National Assembly enacted a comprehensive Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms, which then entered into force May 1, 2013.
Southeast Asia is undergoing rapid agricultural intensification affecting crops, livestock and plantation forestry. Such agricultural change can be good for human health by improving food security, nutrition and income.
Research on the links between tobacco farming and health problems among men, women, and children in Bangladesh will examine the health and socio-economic impact of tobacco cultivation.
Alcohol abuse is a growing problem in Vietnam. This project targets the issue by providing research to support the Vietnamese government in its efforts to develop a national alcohol control law.
The health of people, wildlife and domestic animals are inextricably linked.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus H5N1 produces severe disease and high mortality in domestic poultry, waterfowl and other bird species.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus H5N1 produces severe disease and high mortality in domestic poultry, waterfowl and other bird species.