Large-scale, intensive, industrial, corporate livestock production has increased steadily in all livestock sectors in the last half-century. Many humans suffer from various physical, social, and mental health problems resulting from corporate food animal rearing practices—namely through their environmental pollutants. The global poor, workers, and marginalized rural communities are the most susceptible to the environmental and general public health consequences of livestock agribusiness. The health consequences of livestock agribusiness require attention from public health researchers, policymakers, and social and environmental justice advocates.
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