Foodborne Disease in OECD Countries: Present State and Economic Costs

来源地址：

https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/agriculture-and-food/foodborne-disease-in-oecd-countries_9789264105386-en

关键词：

Foodborne disease;  food industry; 

年份：

2003

总页数：

92 pages

语种：

English

信息来源：

OECD

摘要：

Foodborne disease caused by microbiological hazards and chemical contaminants continues to be a growing public health concern, according to the World Health Organisation. This report provides information on the incidence and costs of foodborne disease, which represent a significant economic burden on consumers, the food industry and governments. There is a need to improve interdisciplinary approaches in order to better understand public health issues and their economic consequences. This will also allow policy makers to design appropriate prevention strategies to lower the risk