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Why are older adults more susceptible to foodborne illness?

April 26, 2017adults food safety foodborne foodborne illness Health illness Older risk Seniors susceptible

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Why are older adults more susceptible to foodborne illness?

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Everyone’s health is different, including his or her ability to fight off disease. But immune systems weaken as we age. In addition, stomach acid also decreases as we get older — and stomach acid plays an important role in reducing the number of bacteria in our intestinal tracts — and the risk of illness. Plus underlying illnesses such as diabetes, some cancer treatments, and kidney disease may increase a person’s risk of foodborne illness.