Across the globe, a wide range of animals, including household pets, livestock, and marine species, are developing serious health problems such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, and degenerative joint disease. These non-communicable diseases (NCDs) chronic diseases are becoming increasingly common, yet the scientific community still lacks broad, interdisciplinary research that explains why they are rising in so many species. Understanding these trends is essential because the same factors influencing animal health often affect people as well.
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