Contaminated food kills 1.5 million people annually
Food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and parasites is responsible for approximately 1.5 million deaths annually worldwide.
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1.5 million deaths
Food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and parasites is responsible for approximately 1.5…
The fact
This global health burden disproportionately affects low and middle-income countries, where access to clean water and sanitary facilities remains limited.
The World Health Organization warns of the urgent need to strengthen food control systems and improve hygiene conditions globally.
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