Waterborne Illness

Health experts begin first national initiative to promote healthy swimming

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, April 10th, 2005

Responding to increasing outbreaks of illness associated with swimming venues, leaders from local, state and federal public health institutions, the aquatics industry and nongovernmental groups convened in Atlanta recently to begin planning the first national, broad-based initiative to reduce and prevent recreational water illnesses associated with swimming pools, lakes and other natural water sources.

"The emergence of recreational water illnesses has demanded a public health response and we are pleased to see this unprecedented collaboration to address this growing threat," said Dr. Michael Beach, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) water and...

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