Development of Food Hygiene Surveillance System in Plantation Sector, Sri Lanka
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https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v8i1.6529Abstract
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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2016-03-24
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Galgamuwa, L. S., Iddawela, D., & Dharmaratne, S. D. (2016). Development of Food Hygiene Surveillance System in Plantation Sector, Sri Lanka. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v8i1.6529
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