The document discusses both the beneficial and harmful effects of animals on people. Beneficially, animals are a source of food, labor, and materials. They can be used for food, work, and their bodies can be used to make useful items like pearls, gelatin, and musk. However, animals can also transmit diseases to humans such as malaria, dengue, rabies, and leptospirosis. Some animals carry parasites that cause illnesses and infections in people. Additionally, certain animals can cause physical injuries or destroy crops and property.