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Why do elderly people have a higher risk of contracting foodborne illnesses?
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Decrease immune sys: One of the things to look forward as part of aging is lower immune system function (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/780507_2) which predisposes to greater risk of foodborne & other illnesses. This is aggravated by decrease smell which can warn us of spoiled food before consumption. Same goes for poorer vision eg cataracts & presbyopia which can make it difficult to visualize expiration dates &
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