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Incidence of foodborne diseases in Ecuador.

Authors: Ochoa-Avilés, Angelica; Escandón, Samuel; Ochoa-Avilés, Cristina; Heredia-Andino, Odalys; Ortiz-Ulloa, Johana;

Incidence of foodborne diseases in Ecuador.

Abstract

Motivation for the study. In Ecuador, foodborne disease (FBD) incidence rates adjusted for population size have not been estimated, which will serve to identify priority geographic areas.Main findings. Between 2015-2020, 113,695 cases of FBD were identified, with "other food poisoning" and hepatitis A being most common. The highest incidence rates were found in the Amazon region. There is marked variability by geographic region in the incidence rates during the study period.Public health implications. It is necessary to optimize the registry system, establish detection and treatment protocols, analyze the causes related to the higher incidence of FBD in the Amazon region, and design a health promotion program focused on preventing contamination and establishing diagnostic and treatment protocols.In order to describe the incidence rates per 100 000 population of foodborne disease (FBD) cases during the period 2015-2020 in Ecuador, we carried out a secondary analysis of epidemiological surveillance records and population projections from the National Institute of Statistics and Census. A total of 113,695 cases were reported with an incidence of more than 100 cases per 100 000 population (2015-2019). In 2020, the records are considerably lower than those reported in previous years. Most cases were reported as "other food poisoning". The highest incidence rates of FBD were found in the Amazon region. In general, there is a marked annual variability in the incidence of FBD according to the geographic regions of Ecuador. In conclusion, FBD represent a public health problem in Ecuador. Comprehensive preventive strategies should be designed with special emphasis on the Amazon region.

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Male, Adult, Adolescent, Brief Report, Incidence, Infant, Middle Aged, Foodborne Diseases, Young Adult, Child, Preschool, Humans, Female, Ecuador, Child, Aged

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