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Foodborne disease burden in Sweden with a One Health perspective
Ismael Halawa1, Anna Omazic2, Junwen Guo1
1Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, 901 85 Umeå, Sweden.
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|August 13, 2026
Summary
Sweden faces a significant foodborne disease burden, with over 1.2 million cases and 37,665 DALYs estimated from 2013-2022. Campylobacteriosis was the leading cause, linked to poultry, while climate factors also influenced incidence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- One Health
Background:
- Foodborne diseases (FBDs) represent a major global health challenge.
- Comprehensive data on FBD extent and drivers in Sweden is lacking.
- A One Health approach is crucial for understanding zoonotic disease transmission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the national burden of FBDs in Sweden from 2013 to 2022.
- To investigate the links between FBDs, zoonotic sources, and climate factors.
- To inform prevention and surveillance strategies for FBDs.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a One Health framework for national FBD burden estimation.
- Analyzed data from 2013 to 2022, including case numbers and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).
- Correlated FBD incidence with zoonotic sources (e.g., poultry outbreaks) and climate variables (temperature, precipitation).
Main Results:
- Over 1.2 million FBD cases were identified, with a substantial portion unreported, totaling 37,665 DALYs.
- Campylobacteriosis was the most prevalent FBD, strongly associated with poultry-related outbreaks and contaminated chicken.
- Salmonellosis ranked second in disease burden; Listeriosis, though fewer cases, caused a disproportionately high burden. Increased temperature and precipitation correlated with higher incidence.
- Higher population-adjusted FBD burden was observed in northern Swedish counties.
Conclusions:
- FBDs impose a substantial public health burden in Sweden, exceeding previous estimates.
- Zoonotic sources, particularly poultry, and climate factors are significant drivers of FBDs.
- Strengthened, integrated prevention and surveillance across the food chain are essential for mitigating FBDs in Sweden.
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