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Development of Food Hygiene Surveillance System in Plantation Sector, Sri Lanka

Author(s) -

Lahiru Sandaruwan Galgamuwa,

Devika Iddawela,

Samath D Dharmaratne

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

online journal of public health informatics

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1947-2579

DOI - 10.5210/ojphi.v8i1.6529

Subject(s) - hygiene , sri lanka , environmental health , food hygiene , food safety , medicine , food preparation , business , geography , environmental planning , pathology , tanzania

Diseases due to consumption of contaminated food are a common problem in worldwide. Information about food hygiene practices in plantation sector in Sri Lanka is insufficient. This study was designed to identify hygiene practices for the establishment of a Surveillance system in Sri Lanka. Knowledge of food hygiene practices among food handlers in plantation sector is very poor. Community - Health education programs, promoting better food hygiene and improved sanitary conditions should be considered, to plan a food hygiene Surveillance system.

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