Food_Borne_Diseases_in_Pakistan_brief_summary.pptx

Entails list of food related diseases in pakistan.

1. Food-Borne Diseases in Pakistan An Overview

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

3. Common Diseases Salmonellosis, E. coli infection, Cholera, Typhoid fever, Hepatitis A.

4. Causes Poor hygiene, unsafe water, improper food handling, lack of refrigeration, street food contamination.

5. Symptoms Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, dehydration.

6. Prevention Hand washing, clean water, proper cooking, food storage, hygiene education.

7. Statistics in Pakistan High incidence in rural and urban areas; thousands affected annually, especially children.

8. Government Response Food safety regulations, public awareness campaigns, Punjab Food Authority initiatives.

9. Challenges Limited enforcement, poor infrastructure, lack of awareness, street food safety issues.

10. Conclusion Improving hygiene, regulation, and education can reduce food-borne diseases in Pakistan.