作者: Benjamin F. Arnold , Timothy J. Wade , Jade Benjamin-Chung , Kenneth C. Schiff , John F. Griffith
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摘要: Objectives. To provide summary estimates of gastroenteritis risks and illness burden associated with recreational water exposure determine whether children have higher burden.Methods. We combined individual participant data from 13 prospective cohorts at marine freshwater beaches throughout the United States (n = 84 411). measured incident outcomes within 10 days exposure: diarrhea, gastrointestinal illness, missed daily activity (work, school, vacation), medical visits. estimated relationship between 2 exposures: body immersion swimming Enterococcus spp. fecal indicator bacteria levels in water. also population-attributable risk these exposures.Results. Water accounted for 21% diarrhea episodes 9% activities but was unassociated leading to consultation. Children aged 0 4 5 years had most exposure, exhibited stronger associations betwe...