Outbreaks of waterborne diseases: fact sheet 1.1, December 2009
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World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
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6 p.
This summary is based on data describing outbreaks of waterborne diseases related to drinking-water and bathing water. An outbreak of waterborne disease is generally defined as a situation in which at least two people experience a similar illness after exposure to water and the evidence suggests a probable water source. The document also contains information on the environment and health context and on the policy relevance and context, as well as an assessment of the situation in the WHO European Region and suggestions for further monitoring.
This summary is based on data describing outbreaks of waterborne diseases related to drinking-water and bathing water. An outbreak of waterborne disease is generally defined as a situation in which at least two people experience a similar illness after exposure to water and the evidence suggests a probable water source. The document also contains information on the environment and health context and on the policy relevance and context, as well as an assessment of the situation in the WHO European Region and suggestions for further monitoring.