Journal article
Burden of foodborne diseases: think global, act local
Research Group for Risk Benefit, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark1
World Health Organization2
Ghent University3
National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark4
University of Waterloo5
Utrecht University6
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College7
Mountain Top University8
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane9
Haramaya University10
Research Group for Genomic Epidemiology, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark11
...and 1 moreNational burden of foodborne disease (FBD) studies are essential to establish food safety as a public health priority, rank diseases, and inform interventions. In recent years, various countries have taken steps to implement them. Despite progress, the current burden of disease landscape remains scattered, and researchers struggle to translate findings to input for policy.
We describe the current knowledge base on burden of FBDs, highlight examples of well-established studies, and how results have been used for decision-making. We discuss challenges in estimating burden of FBD in low-resource settings, and the experience and opportunities deriving from a large-scale research project in these settings.
Lastly, we highlight the role of international organizations and initiatives in supporting countries to develop capacity and conduct studies.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2021 |
Pages: | 152-159 |
ISSN: | 22148000 and 22147993 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.cofs.2021.01.006 |
ORCIDs: | 0000-0002-1814-7487 , 0000-0001-5227-8301 , 0000-0002-0006-8369 , Pires, Sara Monteiro and Hald, Tine |