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Foodborne disease control: a transnational challenge

F K Käferstein1, Y Motarjemi, D W Bettcher

  • 1Food Safety Unit World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. Kafersteinf@who.ch

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|November 22, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Globalization increases infectious disease risk, necessitating international cooperation. Foodborne disease surveillance programs are crucial for controlling these transnational threats.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Epidemiology
  • International Relations

Background:

  • The late 20th century saw increased global interdependence, facilitating the rapid spread of infectious diseases across borders.
  • Globalization, including increased trade, travel, and migration, elevates the risk of cross-border disease transmission.
  • Economic globalization has led to budget austerity, potentially eroding national preparedness for health crises.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the role of foodborne disease surveillance programs in controlling infectious diseases.
  • To highlight the necessity of international cooperation in addressing transnational health issues.
  • To examine the impact of globalization on disease emergence and reemergence.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national foodborne disease surveillance programs.
  • Evaluation of international cooperation in disease control efforts.
  • Review of the impact of global trade and travel on disease transmission patterns.

Main Results:

  • Foodborne disease surveillance is critical for both national and international control efforts.
  • Globalization presents significant challenges to disease containment due to increased interconnectedness.
  • Effective control of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases requires collaborative international strategies.

Conclusions:

  • National governments alone cannot resolve the challenges posed by infectious diseases in a globalized world.
  • International cooperation and robust surveillance programs are essential for managing foodborne diseases.
  • Strengthening global health security necessitates coordinated efforts in disease surveillance and response.

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