Abstract Title
A systematic literature review analysing the economic impact of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) globally
Abstract
High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has risen globally since the early 2000s, causing substantial economic damage to poultry industries, governments, and society. Effective decision-making on the prevention and control of HPAI requires an understanding of the range and size of the disease’s impact.
We conducted a systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol; we aimed to evaluate and quantify the economic and financial impacts of HPAI globally. Publications were selected based on inclusion criteria and quality was assessed using economic evaluation criteria adapted from Compston et al, (2022). We extracted data on economic methods, impact parameters, and impact measurements for different sectors. Data analysis included the development of a conceptual framework for the economic impact of HPAI outbreaks, simulations, descriptive analyses, and comparisons across studies and regions.
A total of 82 papers were selected, covering 25 countries and 14 methodological approaches. Preliminary results indicate significant financial losses ranging between 2,945 USD to 4.4 trillion USD globally. Moreover, impacts on poultry and agriculture production (26.6 million USD), government budget (879 million USD), and trade disruptions led to food insecurity in some regions.
To our knowledge, this is the first systematic literature review focusing on the economic impacts of HPAI globally and identifying the key costs. The study highlighted limited research on the non-financial impact of HPAI for example farmers' psychological well-being, gender inequalities, and community relationships post outbreaks which are essential to capture the effects of HPAI on vulnerable communities.
We conducted a systematic literature review following the PRISMA protocol; we aimed to evaluate and quantify the economic and financial impacts of HPAI globally. Publications were selected based on inclusion criteria and quality was assessed using economic evaluation criteria adapted from Compston et al, (2022). We extracted data on economic methods, impact parameters, and impact measurements for different sectors. Data analysis included the development of a conceptual framework for the economic impact of HPAI outbreaks, simulations, descriptive analyses, and comparisons across studies and regions.
A total of 82 papers were selected, covering 25 countries and 14 methodological approaches. Preliminary results indicate significant financial losses ranging between 2,945 USD to 4.4 trillion USD globally. Moreover, impacts on poultry and agriculture production (26.6 million USD), government budget (879 million USD), and trade disruptions led to food insecurity in some regions.
To our knowledge, this is the first systematic literature review focusing on the economic impacts of HPAI globally and identifying the key costs. The study highlighted limited research on the non-financial impact of HPAI for example farmers' psychological well-being, gender inequalities, and community relationships post outbreaks which are essential to capture the effects of HPAI on vulnerable communities.
Co-Author(s)
Zahraa Nisaa Emambocus (Royal Veterinary College)
Pablo Alarcon Lopez (Royal Veterinary College)
Barbara Häsler (Royal Veterinary College)
Houda Bennani (Royal Veterinary College)
Abstract Category
Avian influenza in mammals, pandemic preparedness, and one health