Citation

Farquhar D. NCSL Legisbrief 2015; 23(24): 1-2.

Affiliation

NCSL--Denver, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, U.S. National Conference of State Legislatures)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26137608

Abstract

(1) Outbreaks of diseases associated with aquatic venues have nearly quadrupled--to more than 40 per year. (2) The Cryptosporidium (Crypto) germ is the leading cause of diarrheal outbreaks related to swimming pools. (3) A national voluntary effort is underway to reduce the number of illnesses and injuries from recreational water facilities.

Language: en