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Foodborne and waterborne disease in developing countries: Africa and the Middle East.

Author(s) : TODD E. C. D.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In the article, published data on status in Africa and the Middle East were collected and reviewed. Risk factors are apparent. In rural areas, sanitation facilities are often inadequate, and once pathogens get into a community, fecal-oral spread of disease can be rapid and extensive. In addition, because keeping food hot or cold is not usually practical, pathogens may be able to grow in both home-prepared foods, and those sold at markets in foodservice operations, and by street vendors. Many countries are exposed to disaster situations, such as flooding and drought, international conflicts, civil unrest, and the conditions of refugee camps, more frequently than industrialized nations. Understanding of food safety concepts in general is lacking. Problems in the food processing and food service industries result from a high turnover of food workers and language differences making communication difficult. Targeted resources need to be directed to the most effective control measures.

Details

  • Original title: Foodborne and waterborne disease in developing countries: Africa and the Middle East.
  • Record ID : 2001-2760
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Developing country
  • Source: Dairy Food environ. Sanit. - vol. 21 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2001/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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