| Analysis of governmental Web sites on food safety issues: a global perspective. | |
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PMID: 17066944 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Despite a growing concern over food safety issues, as well as a growing dependence on the Internet as a source of information, little research has been done to examine the presence and relevance of food safety-related information on Web sites. The study reported here conducted Web site analysis in order to examine the current operational status of governmental Web sites on food safety issues. The study also evaluated Web site usability, especially information dimensionalities such as utility, currency, and relevance of content, from the perspective of the English-speaking consumer. Results showed that out of 192 World Health Organization members, 111 countries operated governmental Web sites that provide information about food safety issues. Among 171 searchable Web sites from the 111 countries, 123 Web sites (71.9 percent) were accessible, and 81 of those 123 (65.9 percent) were available in English. The majority of Web sites offered search engine tools and related links for more information, but their availability and utility was limited. In terms of content, 69.9 percent of Web sites offered information on foodborne-disease outbreaks, compared with 31.5 percent that had travel- and health-related information. |
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Authors:
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Young Namkung; Barbara A Almanza |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of environmental health Volume: 69 ISSN: 0022-0892 ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Health Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-27 Completed Date: 2007-01-04 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0405525 Medline TA: J Environ Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 10-5; quiz 25-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Purdue University, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059, USA. ynamkung@purdue.edu |
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Africa Americas Asia, Southeastern Consumer Product Safety* Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control* Europe Food / standards* Food Contamination / legislation & jurisprudence, prevention & control* Food Inspection Foodborne Diseases / epidemiology, prevention & control* Government Regulation Humans Internet* / standards Mediterranean Region Pacific Islands Research Risk Assessment Safety Travel World Health Organization |
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