Attributing the Human Disease Burden of Foodborne Infections to Specific Sources

摘要: Abstract Foodborne diseases are an important cause of human illness worldwide. Humans acquire these infections from a variety sources and routes transmission. Many efforts have been made in the last decades to prevent control foodborne diseases, particularly zoonoses. However, information on impact interventions is limited. To identify prioritize successful food safety interventions, it attribute burden specific sources. Defining scientific concepts harmonizing terminology for “source attribution” essential understanding improving attribution methodologies sharing knowledge within community. We propose harmonized nomenclature, describe various approaches source their usefulness address public health questions.