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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Health risks caused by freshwater cyanobacteria in recreational waters |
Author: | Chorus, I. Falconer, I. Salas, H. Bartram, J. |
Citation: | Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B: Critical Reviews, 2000; 3(4):323-347 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2000 |
ISSN: | 1093-7404 1521-6950 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Ingrid Chorus, Ian R. Falconer, Henry J. Salas, Jamie Bartram |
Abstract: | Toxic cyanobacteria are increasingly being perceived as a potential health hazard, particularly in waters used for recreation. A few countries are developing regulations to protect human health from these toxins, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has published both a guideline value for one cyanotoxin in drinking water and a procedural guideline for recreational waters. This article presents an overview of the currently known cyanotoxins and of documented cases of human illnesses attributed to them. It further discusses exposure pathways and approaches to risk management. In this context, the WHO guideline for recreational waters is presented, and monitoring approaches are outlined. |
Keywords: | Humans Cyanobacteria Bacterial Toxins Water Pollutants Risk Factors Safety Management Environmental Monitoring Water Supply Recreation Risk Management World Health Organization Guidelines as Topic Global Health |
DOI: | 10.1080/109374000436364 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/109374000436364 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Pharmacology publications |
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