Millions of Illnesses Linked to Foodborne Parasites in New Research
Of the estimated 4.89 million foodborne disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) associated with the diseases studied, the largest contributions came from Taenia solium and Clonorchis sinensis, the two parasites linked to the highest numbers of foodborne deaths, according to the study. Vedat Turhan, an infectious diseases specialist at Medicana Health Group, noted that the study shows the Western Pacific region also experienced an increase in foodborne parasitic illnesses during the study period. She said a "One Health" approach that considers all three is essential.Turhan said many foodborne parasitic diseases can be prevented through thorough cooking of meat, fish, and other potentially contaminated foods.
- ▪Of the estimated 4.89 million foodborne disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) associated with the diseases studied, the largest contributions came from Taenia solium and Clonorchis sinensis, the two parasites linked to the highest numbers
- ▪Vedat Turhan, an infectious diseases specialist at Medicana Health Group, noted that the study shows the Western Pacific region also experienced an increase in foodborne parasitic illnesses during the study period.
- ▪She said a "One Health" approach that considers all three is essential.Turhan said many foodborne parasitic diseases can be prevented through thorough cooking of meat, fish, and other potentially contaminated foods.
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By Soo KimReporter0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Hundreds of millions of illnesses worldwide may be linked to foodborne invasive parasites each year, according to a new analysis that researchers say highlights a major but often overlooked public health challenge.The research, published this month in The Lancet Global Health, estimated that 277 million illnesses were caused by potentially foodborne invasive parasites, with approximately 171 million attributable to foodborne transmission.Researchers examined the burden of 14 parasitic diseases from 2000 to 2021.Read More on Health“Over 10 years ago, WHO estimates of hazard-specific foodborne disease burdens…
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