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1. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsFood safety - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Oct 4, 2024 · Key facts. Food safety, nutrition and food security are inextricably linked. An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420 000 die every year. US$ 110 billion is lost each year in productivity and medical expenses resulting from unsafe food in low- and middle-income countries.

2. theconversation.com › how-does-food-getHow does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill ...

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   May 16, 2023 · Children aged under five are the most vulnerable to food-borne illnesses. They bear 40% of the food-borne disease burden. A child’s immune system is still developing and can’t fight off ...

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4. blog.foodsafety.ca › food-safety-and-types-foodFood Safety and the Types of Food Contamination

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   Oct 6, 2022 · Biological contamination is the leading cause of food-borne illness and food poisoning*, and a common cause of food spoilage and food waste. There are six types of microorganisms that can cause food-borne illness : bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa, fungi and prions.

5. www.who.int › news › itemWHO’s first ever global estimates of foodborne diseases find ...

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   Dec 3, 2015 · Children are at particular risk of foodborne diarrhoeal diseases, with 220 million falling ill and 96 000 dying every year. Diarrhoea is often caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, eggs, fresh produce and dairy products contaminated by norovirus, Campylobacter, non-typhoidal Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli.

6. www.cbc.ca › news › healthHow E. coli infections wreak havoc on the body, causing ...

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   Sep 14, 2023 · How E. coli infections wreak havoc on the body, causing dangerous disease — particularly in kids. Certain strains of E. coli are capable of causing severe disease, by rapidly spreading through...

7. www.cdc.gov › food-safetyFood Safety | Food Safety | CDC - Centers for Disease Control ...

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   Educational Materials and Videos. Collection of social media, videos, infographics and other resources. Foods That Can Cause Food Poisoning. Some foods, including recalled foods, are more likely to cause food poisoning. Safer Food Choices for Pregnant People. Safer Food Choices for Children Under 5 Years Old.

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   What percentage of children die from foodborne diseases?

   • Almost one third (30%) of all deaths from foodborne diseases are in children under the age of 5 years, despite the fact that they make up only 9% of the global population.

   WHO’s first ever global estimates of foodborne diseases find children

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   How many people die from eating contaminated food a year?

   • Around the world, an estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people – fall ill after eating contaminated food each year, resulting in 420 000 deaths and the loss of 33 million healthy life years (DALYs). Food safety, nutrition and food security are closely linked.

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   What is food contamination?

   • This is defined as the presence of harmful chemicals and microorganisms in food that can cause illness. According to the WHO, food contamination affects about one in every ten people globally and causes about 420,000 deaths annually. Food contamination can be: The most common cause of food contamination is poor food handling.

   How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than

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   Are children at risk of foodborne diarrhoea?

   • Children are at particular risk of foodborne diarrhoeal diseases, with 220 million falling ill and 96 000 dying every year. Diarrhoea is often caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, eggs, fresh produce and dairy products contaminated by norovirus, Campylobacter, non-typhoidal Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli.

   WHO’s first ever global estimates of foodborne diseases find children

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   How many people die from unsafe foods a year?

   • The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year Unsafe foods, according to the (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. Globally, one in ten people are affected by food-borne diseases each year.

   How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than

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9. www.who.int › health-topics › food-safetyFood safety - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jul 29, 2024 · Food safety, nutrition and food security are closely linked. Unsafe food creates a vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young children, elderly and the sick.