Next time you want to build a sand castle think again. Recent studies show that children, as well as adults, who build castles and dig in the sand at the beach are at greater risk of developing gastrointestinal diseases and getting sick than people who only walk on the shore or swim in the surf. Doctor Chris Heaney states that beach sand can contain indicators of fecal contamination, but we haven’t understood what that means for people playing in the sand. Researchers found evidence of gastrointestinal illnesses, upper respiratory illnesses, rash, eye ailments, earache and infected cuts.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090709204841.htm
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