Sor Ror. 12 revealed that in the summer, 2,237 people were found with food poisoning patients in 7 lower southern provinces, warning ‘Eat hot food, use serving spoons, and wash your hands’, far away from food poisoning.
On April 4, a report from the Office of Disease Prevention and Control No. 12, Songkhla Province, said that during this period in the areas of 7 southern provinces the weather was hot. May cause food to spoil easily. risk of getting sick with food poisoning People are careful regarding eating food, adhering to the principles of “Eat hot, use serving spoons, wash hands” and “Eat well cooked and clean”, eating freshly cooked food with heat. Avoid raw and undercooked food. Do not eat food that has an unusual smell. prevent food poisoning
report the situation Food Poisoning In the area of the 12th health zone from January 1 to December 31, 2022, 2,237 patients were found, no deaths were reported. The age group with the highest number of cases was 15-24 years old, 360 cases, followed by 25-34 years old, 335 cases, and 35-44 years old, 222 cases.
“The province with the highest number of cases is Songkhla with 1,200 cases, followed by Trang 316 cases, Pattani 199 cases, Phatthalung 170 cases, Narathiwat 149 cases, Satun 108 cases and Yala 95 cases. People are asked to be especially careful regarding eating food, drinking water and ice. ”
Reported that food poisoning was caused by eating food. or drinking water that is contaminated with chemicals Bacteria, viruses and parasites that come with unclean food. long cooked food Food that is cooked, raw, and not refrigerated. Or bring it to warm thoroughly before eating. In addition, during this period, the warmer weather allows pathogens to grow well.
“Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loose or watery stools, enteritis, and may also include fever and headache. In cases with a lot of defecation The patient may be in a state of unconsciousness.”