
Mapping the Reach of Iwaspoisoned's Public Health Partnerships
The Role of Crowdsourcing in Public Health Iwaspoisoned.com partners with over 400 public health organizations. Our site utilizes crowdsourced reports of individuals' foodborne illness experiences to aid public health organizations and enhance food safety in their respective areas. By allowing consumers to report instances of foodborne illness, the platform serves as a crucial link between the public and health authorities. This method of crowdsourcing is instrumental in public health as it provides real-time, geo-fenced data that might otherwise go unreported, offering a comprehensive view of food safety issues as they arise. Visualizing Our U.S. Public Health Subscribers Our map shows the 400+ public health organizations subscribed to us across the United States. These organizations range from county to state health departments, all utilizing our platform to stay informed about local food safety concerns.