18 Questions
Which of the following factors contributes to the high prevalence of foodborne disease outbreaks (FBDOs) in developing countries according to the text?
Poor sanitation
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which region was identified to have an intermediate burden of foodborne diseases in the range of 140–360 disability-adjusted life years per 100,000 population?
West Pacific Region (including the Philippines)
What makes it more difficult to obtain a safe food supply chain in developing countries?
Poverty
Which type of foodborne disease outbreak is NOT mentioned in the text?
Outbreaks due to contamination of noodles and pasta dishes
Which type of foodborne disease outbreak is mentioned in the text?
Outbreaks due to chemical and physical contaminants
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the high prevalence of foodborne disease outbreaks in developing countries according to the text?
Lack of food safety regulations
What was the main reason for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks (FBDOs) in Malaysia as per the MOH 2007 report?
Unsanitary food handling procedures
What percentage of FBDO cases in South Vietnam (2009–2013) were linked to poor personal hygiene and time-temperature abuse?
50%
What was the primary aim of the national food safety program initiated in the Philippines in 2013?
Promote health of the people
Which type of foods had the highest incidences involving multiple food vehicles during Food Vehicle Outbreaks?
Institutionally prepared foods
What were the most common symptoms described for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks associated with multiple food vehicles?
Gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach ache
Which country initiated a national food safety program in 2013 to protect consumer health and strengthen the food regulatory system?
Philippines
According to the table, which food vehicle was responsible for the highest number of foodborne disease outbreaks in the Philippines from 2005 to June 2018?
Rice and rice-based products
Which type of location was responsible for the most foodborne disease outbreaks in the Philippines from 2005 to June 2018?
Households
What is the total number of foodborne disease outbreak cases reported in the Philippines from 2005 to June 2018?
13591
Which food vehicle category had the lowest number of foodborne disease outbreaks in the Philippines from 2005 to June 2018?
Bakery and confectionery products
What was the total number of mortalities associated with foodborne disease outbreaks in the Philippines from 2005 to June 2018?
97
Which specific bakery or confectionery product was responsible for the highest number of foodborne disease outbreaks in the Philippines from 2005 to June 2018?
Candies
Test your knowledge on foodborne disease outbreaks in the Philippines from 2005 to 2018 based on data provided in the Philippine Journal of Science. Identify the various incriminated food vehicles associated with the outbreaks and their relative percentages. Topics include bakery products, candies, cakes, biscuits, sandwiches, and more.
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