Food-related illness and death in the United States
1999
Food-Related Illness and Death in the United States
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Craig Hedberg
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of foodborne disease in the United States?
Conclusion
The study highlights significant gaps in our understanding of foodborne diseases and the reliance on assumptions for estimating their prevalence.
Supporting Evidence
- The study provides more complete estimates than previous studies.
- Most estimates were derived from assumptions rather than data.
- Unknown agents may account for a significant portion of foodborne illnesses.
Takeaway
The study tries to figure out how many people get sick from food each year, but it has some big gaps in what we know.
Methodology
The study estimates the prevalence of foodborne diseases based on known and unknown agents.
Potential Biases
The reliance on assumptions may lead to overestimating the impact of unknown agents.
Limitations
The estimates rely heavily on assumptions rather than direct data, leading to potential inaccuracies.
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