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07/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Waterborne illness contracted through recreational activities costs U.S. citizens almost $3B annually

Swimming, fishing, and boating may be enjoyable pastimes, but they can be harmful too. According to a new study, these recreational activities account for over 90 million cases of skin-related, ear, eye, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases annually recorded in the United States. Moreover, these cases can cost the nation as much as $2.9 billion a […]

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