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Guidelines for Safe Recreational Water Environments

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These new Guidelines for Safe Recreational Water Environments describe the present state of knowledge regarding the impact of recreational use of coastal and freshwater environments upon the health of users - specifically drowning and injury, exposure to cold, heat and sunlight, water quality (especially exposure to water contaminated by sewage, but also exposure to free-living pathogenic microorganisms in recreational water), contamination of beach sand, exposure to algae and their products, exposure to chemical and physical agents, and dangerous aquatic organisms. In addition, control and monitoring of the hazards associated with these environments are discussed.

The primary aim of the Guidelines is the protection of public health. The Guidelines 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 hazards that may be encountered in recreational water environments, as well as providing a framework for local decision-making. The Guidelines may also be used as reference material for industries and operators preparing development projects in recreational water areas, as a checklist for understanding and assessing potential health impacts of recreational projects, and in the conduct of environmental impact and environmental health impact assessments in particular.
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  1. ISBN-10
    9241545801
  2. ISBN-13
    978-9241545808
  3. Publisher
    World Health Organization
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2003
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
  7. Print length
    251 pages
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World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ World Health Organization (September 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 251 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9241545801
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9241545808
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches

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