Research Article
Scoping a Public Health Impact Assessment of Aquaculture with Particular Reference to Tilapia in the UK
| | Operational activity | Specific influences on health | Predicted health impact | Affected party | Positive/negative |
| | Nutritional impact | Omega 3 | Reduced CHD | Consumer | Positive | | n-3 fatty acids | | Consumer | Positive | | Cholesterol | Reduced cholesterol | Consumer | Positive |
| | Natural impacts | Contamination | High toxicity | Consumer | Negative | | High toxicity | Consumer | Negative | | Parasites | Fish food poisoning | Consumer | Negative |
| | Food handling impacts | Preparation | Poisoning | Consumer | Negative | | Preparation: | Streptococcus: high temp and blood pressure, Lymphangitis, Cellulitis | Cook/chef | Negative | | Freshness/quality | Seafood poisoning | Consumer | Negative |
| | Farmed, rather than wild seafood source | Mercury intake | Reduced mercury levels as not absorbed from see | Consumer | Positive |
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