Group 1 - The number of food poisoning cases in South Korea from January to August this year has exceeded the total for the entire previous year, with 7,884 cases reported, an increase of 260 cases compared to last year [1] - Norovirus is the leading cause of food poisoning cases, accounting for nearly 30% of the total, followed by Salmonella at approximately 10% [1] Group 2 - Educational institutions with collective dining facilities, such as daycare centers, kindergartens, and primary and secondary schools, have seen a significant increase in food poisoning cases, with 810 cases reported in daycare centers, over 17 times last year's total [2] - The report indicates that for every 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature, Salmonella infection cases increase by about 47% [2] - Experts attribute the surge in food poisoning cases to climate change and the resulting heatwaves, urging the government to implement comprehensive food safety measures [2]
气温偏高助推韩国食物中毒病例激增
Xin Hua She·2025-10-06 08:33