![]() ![]() Ideally, such prioritisation studies are based on quantitative models and data that allow direct comparisons, as was done for quantifying the global burden of food-borne disease. Various studies have focused on the identification and prioritisation of specific infectious diseases for example, studies have quantified the global burden of food-borne diseases, ranked threats to livestock in the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia, and ranked infectious threats to humans in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. Ĭost-effective allocation of the limited resources available for reducing the public health burden associated with infectious diseases requires prioritisation. Recently, the disease burden of 11 food-borne parasites was estimated to be 12 Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) per 100,000 population, which is nearly 900,000 DALY when extrapolated to the estimated European population of 740 million for 2015 according to the World Bank. Well known examples of important FBP with a significant contribution to disease burden are Toxoplasma gondii, the cause of congenital toxoplasmosis following primary infection in pregnant women, and Taenia solium, the cause of neurocysticercosis. The list of potential FBP contains 93 different species, differing in their public health relevance. Conclusions: FBP of importance in Europe differ from those of importance globally, requiring targeted surveillance systems, intervention measures, and preparedness planning that differ across the world and across Europe.įood-borne parasites (FBP) are increasingly recognised as a cause of health problems in humans. In contrast, Taenia solium, ranked highest globally but 10th for Europe. ![]() Anisakidae, ranking 17th globally, appeared in each European region’s top 10. granulosus in South-Western and South-Eastern Europe, and T. multilocularis ranked highest in Northern and Eastern Europe, E. Results: At the European level, Echinococcus multilocularis ranked first, followed by Toxoplasma gondii and Trichinella spiralis. Twenty-five FBP were scored in subgroups, using predefined decision rules. We used the same multicriteria decision analysis approach as the FAO/WHO, for comparison of results, and a modified version, for better regional representation. Methods: Countries were divided into European regions according to those used by the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. To support health professionals with this and in following a recommendation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO), 35 European parasitologists attended a workshop from 8–12 February 2016 to rank food-borne parasites (FBP) in terms of their importance for Europe and regions within Europe. Priority setting is a challenging task for public health professionals.
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