World Health Organization, Weekly Epidemiological Record, Year 1973 ; Weekly Epidemiological Record, Year 1973, 48Th Year, Pages 181-188, (N.C.B. Section, 17): Weekly Epidemiological Record Epidemiological Notes on Communicable Diseases of International Importance and Information Concerning the Application of the International Health Regulations

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Title:	World Health Organization, Weekly Epidemiological Record, Year 1973 ; Weekly Epidemiological Record, Year 1973, 48Th Year, Pages 181-188, (N.C.B. Section, 17): Weekly Epidemiological Record Epidemiological Notes on Communicable Diseases of International Importance and Information Concerning the Application of the International Health Regulations
Author:	World Health Organization
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Language:	English
Subject:	Health., Public health, Wellness programs
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Publisher:	World Health Organization


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U r nS TATESO F AMERICA. - The number of foodborne outbr& (320) decreased in 1971 when compared to 1970 (366) and 1969 (371) as did the number of cases involved (13 453 in 1971, 23448 in 1970 and 28 563 in 1969). This decline does not reflect a real decrease in the amount of foodborne illness but rather suggests that the surveillance of the disease occupies a position oflow priority in relauon to competing health problems. Food poisoning in the United States is grossly under-reported and it is eshuted that 90% of all outbreaks are not registered. This w p Wth e need for improvements in the surveillances ystem. The Center for Disease Control has defined foodborne outbreak as an illness caused by ingestion of a pathogenic organism or noxious agent contained in water or food and affecting two or more persons. There is one exception; a single case of botulism constitutes an outbreak.

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