Foodborne diseases have a significant impact on global health and are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality each year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 600 million people fall ill due to contaminated food annually, leading to around 420,000 deaths, notably amongst them are children below five years old.
In Southeast Asia and India, the economic burden caused by these diseases is profound. This region accounts for almost 40 to 50 per cent of foodborne illnesses and more than half of associated mortalities. The implications of foodborne illnesses extend beyond health and economic impact. It reduces workforce productivity, strains healthcare ecosystems, and even affects food supply due to decreased availability.
Our research director Aarthi Janakiraman spoke to Nuff Food Spectrum about this aforementioned topic.
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