What Are the Key Epidemiological Methods in Food Safety?
Epidemiologists use various methods to study and control foodborne illnesses:
Surveillance: Monitoring and collecting data on foodborne illness cases to detect trends and outbreaks. Outbreak Investigation: Identifying the source and cause of an outbreak through case-control studies and cohort studies. Risk Assessment: Evaluating the potential risks posed by certain foods or practices to implement preventive measures. Public Health Interventions: Educating the public and food industry on safe practices and implementing policies to reduce risk.
