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Major food born illnesses post dramatic 6 year decline

WHAT: To discuss an article in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, “Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Foodborne Illnesses – Selected Sites, United States, 2001

Dr. Tauxe will discuss new data from the CDC’s Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) from 1996-2001 that shows a decrease in three of the four major bacterial foodborne illnesses, indicating progress toward meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health People 2010 Objectives.

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2002

12:00 – 12:30 PM ET

Brief remarks followed by Q/A.

WHERE: At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial 866-254-5942 Teleconference name: CDC

A full transcript of this teleconference will be available today following the teleconference on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media

This teleconference will also be audio webcast. Listen LIVE online at www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people’s health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decision by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy living through strong partnerships with local, national and international organizations.

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