Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Foodborne Illnesses—Selected Sites, United States, 2000

A summary of preliminary surveillance data about nine foodborne diseases in eight US sites in 2000 is presented. The data are compared with 1996-1999 data, and indicate the relative frequency of diagnosed infections, demonstrate substantial regional variation, and suggest trends in incidence. A CDC...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2001-04, Vol.285 (16), p.2071-2073
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease
Food contamination & poisoning
Statistical data
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Summary:A summary of preliminary surveillance data about nine foodborne diseases in eight US sites in 2000 is presented. The data are compared with 1996-1999 data, and indicate the relative frequency of diagnosed infections, demonstrate substantial regional variation, and suggest trends in incidence. A CDC editorial note is included.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.285.16.2071