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Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training Aids Exercise Capacity for Chronic Conditions

Benefits similar to land-based high-intensity interval training

Pool Neck Floats a Danger to Babies, FDA Warns

Inflatable plastic rings are especially dangerous for infants who have developmental delays or special needs

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children aged 1 to 4 years

AAP Provides Safety Precautions to Prevent Drowning

Drowning is leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children aged 1 to 4 years
Outbreaks associated with treated recreational water with confirmed infectious etiology are usually caused by Cryptosporidium

CDC IDs Outbreak Trends Tied to Treated Recreational Water

Outbreaks with confirmed infectious etiology usually caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, Pseudomonas
Outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have doubled in recent years at swimming pools and water playgrounds in the United States

CDC: Crypto Outbreaks Linked to Pools Have Doubled Since 2014

Second report warns of toxic chlorine gas inhalation at public aquatic venues
The disinfectants used to keep pools clean can create dangerous disinfection byproducts when combined with sweat

Chemical Reactions Can Create Health Hazards in Pools, Hot Tubs

When disinfectants combine with sweat, personal care products, urine, dangerous byproducts can form
Serious health and safety violations force the closure of thousands of public pools

CDC: Many Aquatic Facilities Closed Due to Safety Violations

Facilities cited most often for improper pH, lack of safety equipment, inadequate disinfectant levels
U.S. health officials are warning about accidental drownings from underwater breath-holding games and exercises.

CDC Warns Against ‘Dangerous Breath Holding’ in Water

Even seasoned athletes are drowning because of dangerous underwater behaviors, agency says
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that was traced back to an Oregon lake has led U.S. health officials to issue guidelines on swimming hygiene.

CDC: Untreated Swimming Water Can Foster Norovirus

Safe hygiene practices can prevent norovirus outbreaks, CDC says