Surveillance for foodborne disease outbreaks in Zhejiang Province, China, 2015-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foodborne diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and a major public health problem worldwide. We aim to explore characteristics of foodborne disease outbreaks (FBDOs) in Zhejiang Province and to provide data support for foodborne disease prevention and control. To our knowledge, few such analyses have been published at the provincial level.

Methods

Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyze the data reported by centers for disease control (CDC) at all levels in Zhejiang Province through Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Surveillance System (FDOSS) during 2015-2020.

Results

A total of 962 FBDOs were reported during this period, resulting in 8324 illnesses, 1028 hospitalizations, and 20 deaths. The number of outbreaks (410 outbreaks, 42.62%

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8769373 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature