Foodborne Disease in OECD Countries Present State and Economic Costs
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 o...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Paris
OECD Publishing
2003
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| Collection: | OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Physical Description: | 92 p. 16 x 23cm |
| ISBN: | 9789264105386 |