National initiative underway to promote healthy swimming

American Family Physician,  May 1, 2005  by Carrie A. Morantz

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Health experts and nongovernmental leaders met recently to begin planning the first national initiative to reduce and prevent water illnesses associated with public swimming pools, lakes, and other water sources. The initiative is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists in conjunction with state, local, and nonprofit organizations.

Participants plan to establish a national dialogue on the risks of recreational swimming and solutions to ensure healthy swimming. Recommendations for a national strategic plan, which will include improved training for public health officials and pool staff, will be published in a CDC report this summer.

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