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The study indicates that nearly 44% of the global population, which equates to 3.5 billion people, is potentially exposed to zoonotic diseases. These diseases are transmitted from animals to humans, and the study highlights wildland-urban interfaces (WUIs) as high-risk zones where zoonotic spillovers are more likely. Factors such as human activities and rapid urbanization in these regions contribute to the increased risk. This makes it crucial to focus on regions with high host species richness and populations at risk from zoonotic diseases.