Skip the dip? Swimming in the sea increases risk of illness, analysis suggests

Pollution of coastal waters by sources including sewage and farm run-off may be the cause, experts suggest

People who swim in the sea are at significantly higher risk of stomach bugs, ear problems and other illnesses than those who stick to the sand, research suggests.

The team behind the findings suggest the increased chances of becoming unwell may be down to pollution of coastal waters by sources such as farm run-off and sewage.

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Continue reading... February 27, 2018 at 08:34PM