"Ensuring Food Safety: The Critical Role of Nursing in Preventing Foodborne Diseases"
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: : Foodborne diseases pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, affecting millions annually. These illnesses result from consuming contaminated food or water containing bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances. Nurses, as frontline healthcare professionals, play a crucial role in food safety education, early detection of foodborne illnesses, and implementing preventive strategies. This review explores the prevalence, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention of foodborne diseases from a nursing perspective. It also highlights the significance of public awareness, patient education, and policy advocacy in mitigating foodborne illnesses.
Authors: Heena Kausar Shaikh, Dr. Berlin Sara Thampy
Language: English
Topic: Food Safety and Hygiene
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893232499
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