THE IMPACT OF HOT CLIMATE, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT DIVERSITY, AND OPEN-AIR TRADE ON FOOD HYGIENE IN SURKHANDARYA REGION

Аннотация

This article highlights the importance of nutritional hygiene in the Surkhandarya region, particularly under the conditions of a hot climate, open-air trade, and the diversity of agricultural products that pose hygienic risks. The paper analyzes issues such as ensuring food safety, maintaining sanitary conditions, and shaping a culture of healthy eating in local market environments. Keywords: nutritional hygiene, Surkhandarya, open-air trade, climate, food safety, fruits andvegetables. Relevance oftheIssue: Surkhandarya region is located in the southern part of Uzbekistan, where a subtropical climate prevails. The hot, dry, and sunny weather throughout the year creates favorable conditions for agriculture. Fruits, vegetables, melons, and other agricultural products are widely grown in the region. These products are often sold openly in local markets without full compliance with sanitary requirements. This increases the risk of foodborne infectious diseases, especially among children and individuals with weakened immune systems. Therefore, adherence to nutritional hygiene, especially in open-air markets and hot climates, becomes one of the most pressing public health issues. Studying this problem is crucial for raising publicawareness ofsanitary practices and preventing illnesses.