Extreme Precipitation and Emergency Room Visits for Gastrointestinal Illness in Areas with and without Combined Sewer Systems: An Analysis of Massachusetts Data, 2003–2007

Conclusions: Rate of ER visits for GI illness was associated with extreme precipitation in the area with CSO discharges to a drinking water source. Our findings suggest an increased risk for gastrointestinal illness among consumers whose drinking water source may be impacted by CSOs after extreme precipitation.

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Citation: Jagai JS, Li Q, Wang S, Messier KP, Wade TJ, Hilborn ED. Extreme Precipitation and Emergency Room Visits for Gastrointestinal Illness in Areas with and without Combined Sewer Systems: An Analysis of Massachusetts Data, 2003–2007. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1408971.
Received: 17 July 2014
Accepted: 6 April 2015
Advance Publication: 9 April 2015
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Source: EHP Research - April 9, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sam Duvall Tags: Research Article Source Type: research