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Guidelines for Safe Recreational Water Environments Volume 1 - Coastal and Fresh Waters

Author:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Price: £47.00

This publication describes the present state of knowledge regarding the impact of recreational use of costal and freshwater environments upon the health of users and discusses the control and monitoring of any hazards.

Specific hazards include:

  • drowning and injury

  • exposure to cold, heat and sunlight

  • water quality

  • contamination of beach sand

  • exposure to algae and their products

  • exposure to chemical and physical agents

  • dangerous aquatic organisms

The primary aim of the guidelines is the protection of public health. They are intended to be used as the basis for the development of international and national approaches (including standards and regulations) to controlling the health risks from the hazards above, as well as providing a framework for local decision making.

Extent 219 pages ISBN 9789241545808
Size 180 x 250 mm Price £47.00
Format Paperback Published 24 Sep 2003
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