Strengthening surveillance of and response to foodborne diseases: a practical manual. Stage 3: integrating surveillance data to better understand risks across the food chain

Overview

This module is intended for countries that are in stage 3 of strengthening their surveillance and response system for foodborne diseases and contains specific guidance on sharing data in order to better understand risks in the food chain. Integrated food chain surveillance allows risks to be assessed, managed and communicated using risk analysis.

Users of this module are encouraged to read first the introductory module of this manual, which sets the context for the guidance contained here and defines the scope and target audience. It also contains a glossary of technical terms and discusses the different risk-related terms used in the various disciplines involved in the prevention and control of foodborne diseases.

Focusing on stage 3, the present module helps countries build on the capacities developed in stages 1 and 2. Readers should cross-refer to the stage 1 and stage 2 modules, where necessary.