Food_Borne_Diseases_in_India_brief_summary.pptx

Food related diseases produced in India

1. Food-Borne Diseases in India An Overview

2. Introduction Food-borne diseases are illnesses caused by consumption of contaminated food or water.

3. Common Diseases Cholera, Typhoid fever, Hepatitis A, Gastroenteritis, Salmonellosis.

4. Causes Poor sanitation, contaminated water, street food hygiene issues, improper food handling.

5. Symptoms Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, dehydration.

6. Prevention Hand hygiene, safe drinking water, proper cooking, clean food storage, public awareness.

7. Statistics in India Millions affected annually; children and low-income populations are most vulnerable.

8. Government Response Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Swachh Bharat Mission, food safety regulations.

9. Challenges Overcrowding, inconsistent enforcement, lack of infrastructure, informal food sectors.

10. Conclusion Improved hygiene, education, regulation, and infrastructure are key to reducing food-borne diseases in India.