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Costs of Illness

Food safety risk management will often require an estimate of the costs associated with foodborne illnesses. These estimates often require data that are not readily available. The use of proxy datasets, a sort of "costs transfer" notion, may often be the best one can do in the near term. In this section we offer some links to sites that may be helpful to economists trying to estimate the costs of illness.

A few articles and reports are listed. There are numerous links to health care and related cost data that may be useful to a clever economist. A few links to large social survey datasets are also provided because, they too, may be of use.

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ID	Author(s)	Title / Description	Publication Date
7949	On, S.; Cressey, P.; Lake, R.	Risk Ranking: Estimates of the Cost of Foodborne Disease for New Zealand URL: http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/science/research-projects/FW07102_COI_estimates_final.pdf Format: This report seeks to further develop a single metric of risk ranking that can be applied to both chemical and microbiological hazards, and is applicable to the varied risk… This report seeks to further develop a single metric of risk ranking that can be applied to both chemical and microbiological hazards, and is applicable to the varied risk ranking needs of the New Zealand Food Safety Authority. view details Source: New Zealand Food Safety Authority Keywords: Costs of Illness General Biological Hazards General Chemical Hazards General Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Risk Ranking Disability adjusted life year Burden of Disease hide details	20080300Mar 2008
7394	Hammitt, J.; Haninger, K.	New Willingness to Pay Estimates of the Demand for Food Safety URL: http://foodrisk.org/IRAC/events/2007-11-16/presentations/Hammitt.pdf Format: This presentation discusses the new WTP estimates of the demand for food safety. It was presented at the 2007 IRAC-sponsored Public Conference 'Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness… This presentation discusses the new WTP estimates of the demand for food safety. It was presented at the 2007 IRAC-sponsored Public Conference 'Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness Regulations'. Paper for the presentation is available from this link. view details Source: FoodRisk.org/Interagency Risk Assessment Consortium Keywords: Costs of Illness General Risk Management Presentations Risk Management: Economic Factors Safety Assessment Talks hide details	20071127Nov 27, 2007
7392	Interagency Risk Assessment Consortium (RAC)	Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness Regulations - Agenda/Presentations URL: http://foodrisk.org/IRAC/events/2007-11-16/presentations/index.cfm Format: Agenda and presentations of the IRAC-sponsored Public Conference "Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness Regulations" held November 16, 2007 in Washington DC. Presentations include 'Integrating Risk Assessment and… Agenda and presentations of the IRAC-sponsored Public Conference "Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness Regulations" held November 16, 2007 in Washington DC. Presentations include 'Integrating Risk Assessment and Economics'/Williams, Richard; 'Economic Valuation Methods: COI, VSL, WTP & QALY'/McGartland, Al; 'Common Misperceptions of Cost/Benefit Analysis for Public and Private Decision Making'/McLaughlin, Cristina; 'New Willingness to Pay Estimates of the Demand for Food Safety'/Hammitt, James; 'Using COI and WTP Methods to Estimate the Societal Costs of Foodborne Illness'/Roberts, Tanya; 'Wrap-up Remarks'/Dearfield, Kerry; etc. view details Source: FoodRisk.org/Interagency Risk Assessment Consortium Keywords: About Risk Analysis About Risk Assessment Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness General Risk Analysis General Risk Assessment General Risk Management Presentations Risk Management: Economic Factors Talks hide details	20071127Nov 27, 2007
7393	Roberts, T.	Using COI and WTP Methods to Estimate the Societal Costs of Foodborne Illness URL: http://foodrisk.org/IRAC/events/2007-11-16/presentations/Roberts.pdf Format: This presentation discusses using COI and WTP methods to estimate the societal costs of foodborne illness. It was presented at the 2007 IRAC-sponsored Public Conference 'Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis,… This presentation discusses using COI and WTP methods to estimate the societal costs of foodborne illness. It was presented at the 2007 IRAC-sponsored Public Conference 'Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness Regulations'. Paper for the presentation is available from this link. view details Source: FoodRisk.org/Interagency Risk Assessment Consortium Keywords: Costs of Illness General Risk Management Presentations Risk Management: Economic Factors Safety Assessment Talks hide details	20071127Nov 27, 2007
7401	Zorn, D.	Using QALYS to Evaluate Chronic Sequelae: Case of Arthritis URL: http://foodrisk.org/IRAC/events/2007-11-16/presentations/Zorn.pdf Format: This presentation discusses using QALYS to evaluate chronic sequelae: case of arthritis. It was presented at the 2007 IRAC-sponsored Public Conference 'Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness Regulations'. view details Source: FoodRisk.org/Interagency Risk Assessment Consortium Keywords: Costs of Illness Food and Drug Administration General Risk Management Presentations Risk Management: Economic Factors Safety Assessment Talks hide details	20071127Nov 27, 2007
7400	Lasher, A.	WTP & QALY Methods at FDA to Estimate the Societal Costs of Foodborne Illness URL: http://foodrisk.org/IRAC/events/2007-11-16/presentations/Lasher.pdf Format: This presentation discusses WTP QALY methods at FDA to estimate the societal costs of foodborne illness. It was presented at the 2007 IRAC-sponsored Public Conference 'Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis,… This presentation discusses WTP & QALY methods at FDA to estimate the societal costs of foodborne illness. It was presented at the 2007 IRAC-sponsored Public Conference 'Risk Assessment, Economic Analysis, and Foodborne Illness Regulations'. view details Source: FoodRisk.org/Interagency Risk Assessment Consortium Keywords: Costs of Illness Food and Drug Administration General Risk Management Presentations Risk Management: Economic Factors Safety Assessment Talks hide details	20071127Nov 27, 2007
7318	Eyre, C.	EU Bans UK Exports after FMD Scare URL: http://www.foodqualitynews.com/news/ng.asp?n=78786&m=2fqn807&c=kstgnjdidrfkdfi Format: The European Commission has banned all UK exports of live animals, as well as meat and dairy products, after Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was found on a UK… The European Commission has banned all UK exports of live animals, as well as meat and dairy products, after Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was found on a UK farm last Friday, according to Forbes magazine. view details Source: FoodQualitynews.com Keywords: Costs of Illness Foot and Mouth Disease General Risk Management Meat and Poultry Products Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Viruses hide details	20070806Aug 6, 2007
7849	Havelaar, A.H., et al	Integrating risk assessment, epidemiology and economics to support decision making in food safety URL: http://www.medvetnet.org/pdf/Reports/Report_06-001.pdf Format: This report describes an integrated scientific approach to supporting food safety decisions by utilizing veterinary and medical epidemiology, risk assessment for the farm-to-fork food chain, and agricultural and health… This report describes an integrated scientific approach to supporting food safety decisions by utilizing veterinary and medical epidemiology, risk assessment for the farm-to-fork food chain, and agricultural and health economics. Included are discussions on the policy cycle, the food safety problem in general, prioritizing health impacts, and policy implementation. Also included are risk assessment models and data and a discussion on economics. view details Source: MED-VET-NET Keywords: Communication Method Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness General Risk Analysis General Risk Assessment General Risk Management Risk Assessments Risk Communication Risk Communication Process Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20060228Feb 28, 2006
6036	Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Food Standards: Requirements for Substitute Standardized Meat and Poultry Products Named by Use of an Expressed Nutrient Content Claim and a Standardized Term URL: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2005_register&docid=fr10jn05-4 Format: "In this final rule, FSIS is establishing a general definition and standard of identity for standardized meat and poultry products that have been modified to qualify for use of… "In this final rule, FSIS is establishing a general definition and standard of identity for standardized meat and poultry products that have been modified to qualify for use of an expressed nutrient content claim in their product names in conjunction with a standardized term." Includes responses to comments on the proposed rule, discussion of costs and benefits, and more view details Source: Federal Register, Vol. 70, No. 111, Jun. 10, 2005, p. 33803-33819./GPO Access, U.S. Government Printing Office Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Food Additives Food and Color Additives General Meat and Poultry Products General Risk Management Government Resources for Economists Labeling Meat and Poultry Products Nutrients Nutrition Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20050610Jun 10, 2005
6111	Irish Department of Health and Children	Obesity - the Policy Challenges: The Report of the National Taskforce on Obesity URL: http://www.dohc.ie/publications/report_taskforce_on_obesity.html Format: Report on overweight and obesity in Ireland. Includes discussion of the extent of the problem, trends in diet and physical activity, costs of obesity, challenges and potential interventions, and… Report on overweight and obesity in Ireland. Includes discussion of the extent of the problem, trends in diet and physical activity, costs of obesity, challenges and potential interventions, and recommendations for combating obesity view details Source: Irish Department of Health and Children Keywords: Costs of Illness General Risk Management Papers and Documents Resources for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	200500002005
5087	Committee on Prevention of Obesity in Children and Youth, Food and Nutrition Board, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Institute of Medicine	Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance URL: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309091969/html/ Format: Report that presents an action plan for reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity. It includes discussion of the extent, consequences, and costs of childhood obesity, as well as recommendations… Report that presents an action plan for reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity. It includes discussion of the extent, consequences, and costs of childhood obesity, as well as recommendations for industry, advertising, media, public education, communities, schools, and home. Appendices include "Literature Review," "Lessons Learned from Public Health Efforts and Their Relevance to Preventing Childhood Obesity," and more view details Source: National Academies Press Keywords: Advertising Costs of Illness General Risk Management Morbidity Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Prevalence RC Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	200500002005
6411	World Health Organization (WHO)	Preventing Chronic Diseases: a Vital Investment URL: http://www.who.int/chp/chronic_disease_report/en/index.html Format: Report on combating the threat of chronic disease. Includes discussion of risk factors, burden of chronic disease, economic impact, evidence-based interventions, approaches to combat chronic disease, and more. Annexes… Report on combating the threat of chronic disease. Includes discussion of risk factors, burden of chronic disease, economic impact, evidence-based interventions, approaches to combat chronic disease, and more. Annexes include "Methods for projections of mortality and burden of disease to 2015," "Economic analysis methods," "The WHO-CHOICE method," and more. Related fact sheets and other resources are also accessible from this page view details Source: World Health Organization Keywords: Cancer/Carcinogens Costs of Illness General Risk Management Health International Area Morbidity and Mortality Nutrition Obesity Papers and Documents Resources for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	200500002005
6032	WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation	Water for Life: Making it Happen URL: http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/monitoring/jmp2005/en/index.html Format: Report on the problems caused by lack of safe drinking water and basic sanitation and the costs and benefits of improving access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.… Report on the problems caused by lack of safe drinking water and basic sanitation and the costs and benefits of improving access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Annexes include "Meeting the MDG drinking water and sanitation target - what increase is needed?" and "Regional and global drinking water and sanitation coverage estimates" view details Source: World Health Organization Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness General Biological Hazards Hazard Identification Health International Area Municipal Water Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Water hide details	200500002005
5346	Food and Drug Administration (FDA)	Establishment and Maintenance of Records Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 URL: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2004_register&docid=fr09de04-25 Format: Final rule requiring the establishment and maintenance of records under the Bioterrorism Act. Includes discussion of changes to the proposed rule, comments on the proposed rule and FDA's responses,… Final rule requiring the establishment and maintenance of records under the Bioterrorism Act. Includes discussion of changes to the proposed rule, comments on the proposed rule and FDA's responses, the regulatory impact analysis, and more view details Source: Federal Register, Vol. 69, No. 236, Dec. 9, 2004, p. 71561-71655./GPO Access, U.S. Government Printing Office Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Food Defense General Risk Management Government Resources for Economists Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20041209Dec 9, 2004
5154	Hearne, S.A.; Segal, L.M.; Unruh, P.J.; Earls, Michael J.; Smolarcik, P.	F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America URL: http://healthyamericans.org/reports/obesity2004/ Format: Report on state and national obesity policies and programs. Includes discussion of overweight and obesity levels, related disease levels, and related costs for each state, school-based programs to combat… Report on state and national obesity policies and programs. Includes discussion of overweight and obesity levels, related disease levels, and related costs for each state, school-based programs to combat obesity, state policies and actions regarding obesity, federal responsibilities and policies regarding obesity, and recommendations. Appendices include "Healthy People" and "Background and Data Sources for Indicators and Methodology Used in this Report" view details Source: Trust for America's Health Keywords: Costs of Illness Exposure Food Consumption General Risk Management Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	20041000Oct 2004
4942	Food and Drug Administration (FDA)	Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production URL: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2004_register&docid=fr22se04-25 Format: Proposed rule regarding measures that shell egg producers must implement to prevent Salmonella Enteritidis contamination of eggs on the farm. Includes background information and discussion of the proposed rule,… Proposed rule regarding measures that shell egg producers must implement to prevent Salmonella Enteritidis contamination of eggs on the farm. Includes background information and discussion of the proposed rule, the preliminary regulatory impact analysis, the initial regulatory flexibility analysis, and more. The comment period for this proposed rule has been reopened in 70 FR 24490 "to receive comments and other information regarding industry practices and programs that prevent Salmonella Enteritidis (SE)-monitored chicks from becoming infected by SE during the period of pullet rearing until placement into laying hen houses." This comment period has been extended in 70 FR 33404 view details Source: Federal Register, Vol. 69, No. 183, Sep. 22, 2004, p. 56823-56906./GPO Access, U.S. Government Printing Office Keywords: Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Eggs and Egg Products Government Resources for Economists Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Request for Comments Risk Management: Economic Factors Salmonella Salmonella enterica Salmonella enteritidis hide details	20040922Sep 22, 2004
4341	Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization (WHO)	Study on Environmental Burden of Disease in Children: Key Findings URL: http://www.euro.who.int/document/mediacentre/fs0504e.pdf Format: This fact sheet summarizes results from the Environmental Burden of Disease study that examined the burden of environmental effects on children's health in Europe. Includes discussion of water, sanitation,… This fact sheet summarizes results from the Environmental Burden of Disease study that examined the burden of environmental effects on children's health in Europe. Includes discussion of water, sanitation, and hygiene and lead view details Source: Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization Keywords: Contaminants Costs of Illness Health International Area Lead Municipal Water Risk Management: Economic Factors Water hide details	20040618Jun 18, 2004
4239	Philipson, T.; Dai, C.; Helmchen, L.; Variyam, J.	The Economics of Obesity: A Report on the Workshop Held at USDA's Economic Research Service URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/efan04004/ Format: Report of a workshop on the Economics of Obesity held April 22, 2003 in Washington, DC. Includes discussion of the causes or contributing factors to increased obesity, economic incentives… Report of a workshop on the Economics of Obesity held April 22, 2003 in Washington, DC. Includes discussion of the causes or contributing factors to increased obesity, economic incentives to reducing obesity, methodology for assessing diet and physical activity, and future research needs. The workshop agenda is included as an appendix view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Costs of Illness Government Resources for Economists Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	20040500May 2004
4034	Buzby, J.C.; Frenzen, P.D.	Juries Award Higher Amounts for Severe Foodborne Illnesses URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/amberwaves/February04/Findings/JuriesAward.htm Format: This article discusses a study on the verdicts and awards to plaintiffs in a sample of foodborne illness lawsuits view details Source: Amber Waves, Feb. 2004/Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Costs of Illness Government Resources for Economists Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20040200Feb 2004
3781	Robertson, A., et al. (Eds.)	Food and Health in Europe: a New Basis for Action URL: http://www.euro.who.int/eprise/main/who/InformationSources/Publications/Catalogue/20040130_8 Format: This publication, designed for health professionals, addresses issues and evidence related to food and nutrition policies in Europe. Includes discussion of such topics as food safety risk assessment, diet-related… This publication, designed for health professionals, addresses issues and evidence related to food and nutrition policies in Europe. Includes discussion of such topics as food safety risk assessment, diet-related diseases, and more. Annexes include "The First Action Plan for Food and Nutrition Policy, WHO European Region, 2000-2005" and "International and selected national recommendations on nutrient intake values" view details Source: Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization Keywords: About Risk Management Cancer/Carcinogens Costs of Illness General Biological Hazards General Chemical Hazards General Risk Management Health Nutrition Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	200400002004
3765	Finkelstein, E.A.; Fiebelkorn, I.C.; Wang, G.	State-Level Estimates of Annual Medical Expenditures Attributable to Obesity URL: http://www.obesityresearch.org/cgi/content/abstract/12/1/18 Format: Report of a study to estimate state-specific Medicare, Medicaid, and total expenses attibutable to obesity. There are 5 appendix tables of data related to the study. Subscription or purchase… Report of a study to estimate state-specific Medicare, Medicaid, and total expenses attibutable to obesity. There are 5 appendix tables of data related to the study. Subscription or purchase may be required to access the full text view details Source: Obesity Research, Vol. 12, 2004, p. 18-24. Keywords: Costs of Illness Obesity Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	200400002004
3789	Schmidhuber, J.	Long-Term Changes in Food Consumption Patterns: Emerging Concerns and Policy Options URL: http://www.fao.org/es/ESD/Schmidhuberdiets.pdf Format: This document was prepared for the FAO Scientific Workshop on Globalization of the Food System: Impacts on Food Security and Nutrition, held October 8-10, 2003, in Rome. It discusses… This document was prepared for the FAO Scientific Workshop on Globalization of the Food System: Impacts on Food Security and Nutrition, held October 8-10, 2003, in Rome. It discusses changes in food consumption patterns and nutrition, drivers of these changes, and the effects of these changes on future levels of diet-related diseases and obesity. Policy options are also discussed view details Source: Economic and Social Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Keywords: Costs of Illness General Risk Management Nutrition Obesity Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	20031000Oct 2003
2793	Wegener, H.C., et al.	Salmonella Control Programs in Denmark URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol9no7/03-0024.htm Format: This article discusses Denmark's Salmonella control programs for broiler chickens, layer hens, and pigs. It also addresses control costs and public health economy issues view details Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol. 9, No. 7, July 2003./National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Keywords: Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness General Meat and Poultry Products General Risk Management Government Resources for Economists International Area Meat and Poultry Products Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Salmonella hide details	20030700Jul 2003
3229	Weight-control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH)	Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity URL: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/index.htm Format: Questions and answers regarding overweight and obesity, including prevalence statistics, economic costs, and other statistics view details Source: Weight-control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health Keywords: Costs of Illness Government Resources for Economists Health Nutrition Prevalence Risk Management: Economic Factors U.S. Statistics Weight Management hide details	20030700Jul 2003
2800	OMB Watch	Graham Advises Agencies on Valuing Lives of Seniors URL: http://www.ombwatch.org/node/1457 Format: This article discusses the debate over how to value the lives of seniors and highlights statements by John Graham, administrator of the OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,… This article discusses the debate over how to value the lives of seniors and highlights statements by John Graham, administrator of the OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, on this topic view details Source: Watcher, Vol. 4, No. 12, June 16, 2003./OMB Watch Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20030616Jun 16, 2003
2798	Hahn, R.; Wallsten, S.	Whose Life Is Worth More? (And Why Is It Horrible to Ask?) URL: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/342376541.html?did=342376541&FMT=ABS&FMTS=FT&date=Jun+1%2C+2003&author=Robert+Hahn++and+Scott+Wallsten&desc=Whose+Life+Is+Worth+More%3F+(And+Why+Is+It+Horrible+to+Ask%3F) Format: This article addresses the issue of valuation and the EPA's recent decision not to use age adjustments in calculating the value of a life. The preview of this article… This article addresses the issue of valuation and the EPA's recent decision not to use age adjustments in calculating the value of a life. The preview of this article is free, but a fee is required to access the full text view details Source: Washington Post, June 1, 2003, p. B.03, Outlook Section./Washington Post Company Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20030601Jun 1, 2003
2802	Graham, J.D.	Memorandum from John D. Graham to the President's Management Council on "Benefit-Cost Methods and Lifesaving Rules" URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/inforeg/pmc_benefit_cost_memo.pdf Format: This memo presents Graham's recommendations regarding the use of age-adjustment factors in benefit-cost analysis view details Source: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Government Resources for Economists Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20030530May 30, 2003
2799	Skrzycki, C.	Under Fire, EPA Drops the 'Senior Death Discount' URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com Format: Article that discusses the EPA's "listening sessions" for seniors, and their effect on EPA's position on calculating the value of a life. To access the article, search the Archives… Article that discusses the EPA's "listening sessions" for seniors, and their effect on EPA's position on calculating the value of a life. To access the article, search the Archives of the Washington Post. A fee is required to view the full text view details Source: Washington Post, May 13, 2003, p. E1, Financial Section./Washington Post Company Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20030513May 13, 2003
3688	Taniguchi, K.; Wang, X. (Eds.)	Nutrition Intake and Economic Growth: Studies on the Cost of Hunger URL: http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/006/Y4850E/Y4850E00.HTM Format: Collection of works related to the relationship between nutrition intake and economic growth. Contents include "Micro- and Macroevidence on the Impact of Undernourishment"/Broca, Sumiter and Stamoulis, Kostas; "Does Better… Collection of works related to the relationship between nutrition intake and economic growth. Contents include "Micro- and Macroevidence on the Impact of Undernourishment"/Broca, Sumiter and Stamoulis, Kostas; "Does Better Nutrition Enhance Economic Growth? Impact of Undernourishment"/Wang, Xiaojun and Taniguchi, Kiyoshi; and "Learning by Eating: Evidence from Sri Lanka"/Ganegodage, K. Renuka, Taniguchi, Kiyoshi, and Wang, Xiaojun. Includes an annex entitled "Testing for Unit Roots" view details Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Keywords: Costs of Illness Nutrition Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	200300002003
2832	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	Power of Prevention: Reducing the Health and Economic Burden of Chronic Disease URL: http://www.welcoa.org/freeresources/pdf/power_of_prevention.pdf Format: Report on chronic diseases and the need to prevent them. Includes discussion of the costs of chronic diseases (including obesity) and risk factors (including poor nutrition). A chronic disease… Report on chronic diseases and the need to prevent them. Includes discussion of the costs of chronic diseases (including obesity) and risk factors (including poor nutrition). A chronic disease prevention agenda is presented view details Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Keywords: Costs of Illness General Risk Management Nutrition Papers and Documents Policy and Actions for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	200300002003
3326	Media Centre, World Health Organization (WHO)	Cost of Diabetes URL: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs236/en/ Format: This fact sheet discusses the direct, indirect, and intangible costs of diabetes, as well as some primary and secondary prevention measures view details Source: Media Centre, World Health Organization Keywords: Costs of Illness General Risk Management Resources for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	20020900Sep 2002
1739	Ralston, K.; Brent, C.P.; Starke Y.; Riggins, T.; Lin, C.T.J.	Consumer Food Safety Behavior: A Case Study in Hamburger Cooking and Ordering URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aer804/ Format: Report on the changing attitudes of consumers towards hamburger doneness, as seen through their home preparation and hamburger ordering behaviors. It discusses the reasons for the changes, the savings… Report on the changing attitudes of consumers towards hamburger doneness, as seen through their home preparation and hamburger ordering behaviors. It discusses the reasons for the changes, the savings in medical costs for foodborne illness as a result of the changes, and the effects of the findings on future food safety education practices. Data is provided in tables on hamburger color, hamburger doneness, consumer knowledge and attitudes, demographic characteristics, and more. An appendix is provided entitled "An Economic Model of Risk and Palatability in Doneness Choice" view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Beef Communication Method Consumer Attitude Consumer Food Safety Behavior Costs of Illness E. coli E. coli O157:H7 Effect of Communication Exposure Food Consumption Food Safety Risk Communication Ground Beef Meat and Poultry Products Papers and Documents RC Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Risk Perception hide details	20020500May 2002
2303	Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization (WHO)	Food and Health in Europe: a New Basis for Action - Summary URL: http://www.euro.who.int/eprise/main/who/InformationSources/Publications/Catalogue/20030224_1 Format: This booklet summarizes a forthcoming publication for policy-makers on food and nutrition policy. Includes discussion of the costs of food- and nutrition-related illness, and of what action needs to… This booklet summarizes a forthcoming publication for policy-makers on food and nutrition policy. Includes discussion of the costs of food- and nutrition-related illness, and of what action needs to be taken in food and nutrition policy-making. The booklet is available online, or may be ordered in print view details Source: Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization Keywords: About Risk Management Costs of Illness General Risk Management Health Nutrition Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	200200002002
913	Mathews Jr., K.; Buzby, J.	Dissecting the Challenges of Mad Cow and Foot-and-Mouth Disease URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/AgOutlook/aug2001/AO283c.pdf Format: This report describes the differences between BSE and FMD and their risks to humans and animals, and also gives estimated economic impacts to the UK from these diseases view details Source: Agricultural Outlook, Aug 2001, p. 4-6, Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: BSE Costs of Illness General Meat and Poultry Products Meat and Poultry Products Papers and Documents Prions Risk Management: Economic Factors Viruses hide details	20010800Aug 2001
2652	Buzby, J.C.; Frenzen, P.D.; Rasco, B.	Product Liability and Microbial Foodborne Illness URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aer799/ Format: Report on product liability law and lawsuits related to personal injury caused by microbial foodborne illness view details Source: ERS Agricultural Economic Report, No. 799, April 2001, 45 pp./Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Costs of Illness General Biological Hazards Government Resources for Economists Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	20010400Apr 2001
875	Kuchler, F.; Elise G.	Assigning Values to Life: Comparing Methods for Valuing Health Risks URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aer784/ Format: This report discusses approaches economists and health policy analysts use for evaluating policy that affects health and safety: cost-of-illness, willingness-to-pay, cost-effectiveness analysis, risk-risk analysis, and health-health analysis view details Source: Agricultural Economics Report No. 784, Dec. 1999, Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Costs of Illness Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	19991200Dec 1999
1316	Hogue, A., et al.	Situation Assessment: Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPHS/stdt104.htm Format: This report identifies Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 as a foodborne pathogen and examines risk management factors. It includes data on the number of human isolations of DT104, the prevalence of… This report identifies Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 as a foodborne pathogen and examines risk management factors. It includes data on the number of human isolations of DT104, the prevalence of S. Typhimurium DT104 in animals, risk factors for animal and human infection, clinical features in humans, control methods in humans, economic impact, priority rating, and comparison to other pathogens view details Source: Office of Public Health and Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Antimicrobial Resistance Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Costs of Illness Dairy Products Exposure Exposure Assessment General Meat and Poultry Products Hazard Characterization Meat and Poultry Products Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Salmonella hide details	19971200Dec 1997
77	Crutchfield, S.R.; Buzby, J.C.; Roberts, T.; Ollinger, M.; Lin, C.T.J.	Economic Assessment of Food Safety Regulations: The New Approach to Meat and Poultry Inspection URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aer755/ Format: This report discusses the economic implications of the implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems in federally inspected processors and slaughterhouses view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness General Biological Hazards General Meat and Poultry Products Government Resources for Economists Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points Meat and Poultry Products Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	19970700Jul 1997
78	Buzby, J.C.; Roberts, T.; Allos, B.Mi.	Estimated Annual Costs of Campylobacter-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aer756/ Format: Paper estimates the economic impacts of Campylobacter jejuni-induced Guillain-Barre Syndrome from food and other sources view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Campylobacter Costs of Illness Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	19970700Jul 1997
114	Buzby, J.C.; Roberts, T.; Lin, C.T.; MacDonald, J.M.	Bacterial Foodborne Disease: Medical Costs and Productivity Losses URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aer741/ Format: Paper on the economic consequences of bacterial foodborne disease in the US view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Bacteria Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Costs of Illness Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	19960800Aug 1996
876	Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Briefing Room: Economics of Foodborne Disease URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/FoodborneDisease/ Format: This page provides an overview of costs associated with foodborne disease as well as links to publications, data, and information on the economic impacts of E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes,… This page provides an overview of costs associated with foodborne disease as well as links to publications, data, and information on the economic impacts of E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and other pathogens view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Costs of Illness Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	00000000n/a
5961	BT Safety LLC	BT Safety LLC: Building Technologies for Safety URL: http://www.btsafety.com Format: Company that builds software systems and predictive modeling tools to facilitate rapid and effective response to food security and food safety threats. Products include the Food Source Identification and… Company that builds software systems and predictive modeling tools to facilitate rapid and effective response to food security and food safety threats. Products include the Food Source Identification and Tracking System (FSITS) model which can be used to simulate the effects of a food contamination event and the Food Event Manager (FEM) model which can be used to support government officials in responding to an actual foodborne outbreak view details Source: BT Safety LLC Keywords: Commercial Commercially Licensed Tools Costs of Illness Exposure Tools Food Defense General Risk Analysis General Risk Management Resources for Economists Resources for Risk Analysis Resources for Risk Management Risk Management: Economic Factors Simulation Tool hide details	00000000n/a
389	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	CDC Web Search URL: http://www.cdc.gov/search.htm Format: Allows you to search the CDC and National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) sites view details Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Keywords: Communicable Disease Control Costs of Illness Databases Health Public Health Risk Management: Economic Factors Search Engines Statistics U.S. Statistics hide details	00000000n/a
267	Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	Cost of Illness Handbook URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/coi/ Format: On-line access to the COI Handbook, which gives estimates of the lower bound cost of medical care for a number of environmentally-related illnesses view details Source: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency Keywords: Costs of Illness Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	00000000n/a
79	Health Services and Economics Branch, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH)	Economics of Cancer & Cancer Trials URL: http://healthservices.cancer.gov/areas/economics/ Format: Abstracts of publications on the costs of cancer and cancer care view details Source: Health Services and Economics Branch, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health Keywords: Cancer/Carcinogens Costs of Illness Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	00000000n/a
2601	Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Foodborne Illness Cost Calculator URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/foodborneillness/ Format: Tool for estimating the costs of illness for selected foodborne illnesses. Assumptions used in the estimate may be changed to reflect the desired scenario. ERS calculated costs are also… Tool for estimating the costs of illness for selected foodborne illnesses. Assumptions used in the estimate may be changed to reflect the desired scenario. ERS calculated costs are also given, and the assumptions used in calculating these costs may be examined view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Costs of Illness Data Set General Biological Hazards Mathematical Model Tool Risk Management: Economic Factors Simulation Tool hide details	00000000n/a
3523	Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Market Context for BSE URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/features/BSE/index.htm Format: This page links to various USDA resources related to market information, food safety, and trade view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: BSE Costs of Illness General Meat and Poultry Products Government Resources for Economists Meat and Poultry Products Prions Risk Management: Economic Factors Traceability Trade hide details	00000000n/a
588	MarketResearch.com	MarketResearch.com URL: http://www.marketresearch.com/ Format: Source for purchasing market research information. Site includes a collection of over 50,000 publications from over 350 research firms that cover topics including biotechnology, business, country reports, demographics, food… Source for purchasing market research information. Site includes a collection of over 50,000 publications from over 350 research firms that cover topics including biotechnology, business, country reports, demographics, food and beverage, healthcare and medical devices, pharmaceuticals, public sector, retailing and services, energy and resources, and more. view details Source: MarketResearch.com Keywords: Costs of Illness Digital Library Exposure Food Consumption Market Research Resources for Economists Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	00000000n/a
6177	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/American Stroke Association, American Heart Association	A Nation at Risk: Obesity in the United States URL: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3030570 Format: Sourcebook with information on the prevalence of overweight and obesity, disparities and obesity, health and financial consequences of obesity, causes of obesity, and more. Appendices include "Body Mass Index (BMI)" view details Source: American Heart Association Keywords: Costs of Illness Exposure Exposure Assessment Morbidity Papers and Documents Prevalence Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	00000000n/a
4052	Outbreak Inc.	Outbreak: Litigation Consultants for the Food Industry URL: http://www.outbreakinc.com/ Format: This company provides consulting services to the food industry regarding food safety. The website includes information about their services, news stories related to foodborne illness lawsuits, and links to… This company provides consulting services to the food industry regarding food safety. The website includes information about their services, news stories related to foodborne illness lawsuits, and links to related resources view details Source: Outbreak Inc. Keywords: Commercial Costs of Illness General Biological Hazards Not for Profit Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	00000000n/a
4680	Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	Overweight and Obesity: Economic Consequences URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/economic_consequences.htm Format: This page provides information and data on the costs of obesity at the national and state levels view details Source: Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Keywords: Costs of Illness Data Set Government Resources for Economists Health Nutrition Obesity Risk Management: Economic Factors U.S. Statistics Weight Management hide details	00000000n/a
232	Institute for Social Research	Publication-related Archive of the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) URL: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/pra/index.jsp Format: The publication-related archive contains datasets and other materials deposited by an investigator that allow another researcher to replicate the analysis in a published article, book, or dissertation. Many journals,… The publication-related archive contains datasets and other materials deposited by an investigator that allow another researcher to replicate the analysis in a published article, book, or dissertation. Many journals, publishers, funding agencies, and graduate departments require investigators to deposit replication datasets in a public archive. Depositing data with the ICPSR fulfills these requirements. A link to ICPSR is also available in Foodrisk, as well. view details Source: University of Michigan Keywords: Bibliographic Databases Costs of Illness Digital Library Economics and Law Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Social Sciences hide details	00000000n/a
75	Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Publications: Food safety economics of foodborne disease URL: http://www.ers.usda.gov/catalog/CatalogByTopicID.asp?PDT=2&SON=TRUE&PTD=%27Research+Report%27&SBY=TITLE&TID=102802 Format: Access to ERS reports on the economics of foodborne disease view details Source: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Keywords: Costs of Illness Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	00000000n/a
6254	Flegal, K.M.	Supplemental Analyses for Estimates of Excess Deaths Associated with Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity in the U.S. Population URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/excess_deaths/excess_deaths.htm Format: Report that examines whether estimates of excess deaths caused by underweight, overweight, and obesity as described in JAMA 293(15): 1861-7 might be affected by systematic biases view details Source: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Keywords: Costs of Illness Government Resources for Economists Morbidity and Mortality Mortality Papers and Documents Risk Management: Economic Factors Weight Management hide details	00000000n/a
2940	World Health Organization (WHO)	WHO-CHOICE: CHOosing Interventions that are Cost Effective URL: http://www.who.int/choice/en/ Format: This page provides information on cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) in support of decision-making that affects health systems. Resources provided include a table of GBD regions for WHO member states, demographic… This page provides information on cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) in support of decision-making that affects health systems. Resources provided include a table of GBD regions for WHO member states, demographic information (including Generic Disease Model, Population, Deaths, and Reproduction Rates, and Health State Valuations), tools to support CEA, background papers, and more. Tools listed include PopMod, a population model that can incorporate two distinct disease conditions, CostIt, software for recording and analyzing cost data, and MCLeague, or Monte Carlo League, which provides stochastic league tables for uncertainty around costs and effects. The tools are either downloadable or available by request. view details Source: World Health Organization Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis Costs of Illness Health International Area Mathematical Model Tool Risk Management: Economic Factors hide details	00000000n/a

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