Food Poisoning: A Major Health Concern, Especially in Summer
Food poisoning is a significant health issue worldwide, particularly during the summer months. Dr. Murat Karakoç, an Internal Medicine Specialist at Acıbadem Beylikdüzü Surgical Medical Center, highlights that according to estimates by the World Health Organization and other health authorities, approximately 600 million people globally suffer from food poisoning each year.Dr. Karakoç states, "Around 420,000 people die each year due to food poisoning, with most of the victims being children, the elderly, and patients using immune-suppressing drugs such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy." According to the Ministry of Health data, 18,314,239 people were admitted to hospitals due to foodborne illnesses between 2015 and 2020 in our country, and 1,714 people lost their lives.Microbes Mul...