"The tropical climate in many countries promotes the spread of pests," says WHO. Some common foodborne illnesses and how to recognize them.
This summer, be careful about what you eat and take these steps against contaminated foods.
Food is an absolute necessity for human survival, but the one thing that nourishes us can also make us sick. According to the World Health Organization, tainted food causes an estimated 1.6 million illnesses worldwide each year.
According to a statement posted on its website, "Approximately 40% of them are children under the age of five, who are already at a higher risk of malnutrition and mortality as a result of unsafe food." Foodborne infections are predicted to cost low- and middle-income countries USD 110 billion per year in terms of diminished productivity and increased medical costs."
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