Tag: Safety: Water
Child Drownings in U.S. Pools, Spas Are on the Rise
Child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among U.S. children ages 1 to 4
Nitrate in Drinking Water Tied to Spontaneous Preterm Birth Risk
Association seen for nitrate concentrations in tap water below the federal regulatory limit
Water Problems Plague Texas Hospitals After Storm
Hospitals experiencing water pressure issues as well as widespread power outages
Open Water Regulations Linked to Lower Drowning Death Rates
Open water drowning death rates lower in states with more types of regulations in dose-response pattern
1971 to 2017 Saw 32 Drinking Water Hepatitis A Outbreaks
The last four reported hepatitis A outbreaks during 1995 to 2009 were due to individual water systems
WHO: Microplastics in Drinking Water Not a Health Risk
Microplastics are 'ubiquitous in the environment' and have been found in both bottled and tap water
Fluoride Exposure Tied to Kidney, Liver Function Changes in Youth
Increase in plasma fluoride linked to lower eGFR, higher serum uric acid, lower blood urea nitrogen
Multiple Layers of Protection Recommended to Prevent Drowning
Pediatricians should be aware of leading causes of drowning, should tailor prevention guidance
Fatal Child Drownings in Open Water Areas Are Increasing
Providers should remind parents about water safety near lakes, rivers, and oceans
Outbreaks Linked to Drinking Water Mainly Due to Legionella
Most hospitalizations, deaths tied to environmental exposure to water caused by Legionella
