Outbreaks of waterborne and foodborne diseases in Brazil, 2023

The text assesses the occurrence of waterborne and foodborne diseases in Brazil in 2023, with data from 1,162 reported cases, 27,854 exposed people, 19,671 sick people, 1,443 hospitalized people and 31 deaths, resulting in a fatality rate of 0.16%. The analysis highlights the importance of awareness-raising and education actions for the population on prevention and good food handling practices to reduce the incidence of these diseases.