Abstract:
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1. Introduction -- 2. Trends in epidemiology -- 3. A strategy for reducing foodborne disease -- Appendices -- A. Current surveillance activities -- B. Primary production -- C. Manufacturing and retail -- D. Consumer role in preventing foodborne illness -- D. List of submissions received from consultations.
This report reviews the causes of and factors affecting foodborne disease in Australia and identifies gaps in current knowledge; develops guidelines for national surveillance of foodborne disease and linkage of this information to other health intelligence relating to foodborne illness; develops national strategies for reducing foodborne disease; and makes recommendations on the implementation and evaluation of the proposed guidelines and strategies.
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