Ohio State study links wastewater bacteria to community health
Researchers at Ohio State University report that microbes in sewage may reveal disease rates and social conditions in a community.
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What happened
Researchers at The Ohio State University reported that bacteria found in wastewater may reflect community health, including chronic disease rates, health behaviors and social conditions. The study was published in the journal Environmental Research. It suggests wastewater monitoring could become a useful tool for public health planning beyond tracking infectious disease.
Why it matters
The study suggests wastewater monitoring could help public health planning beyond tracking infectious disease.
Coverage
- Wastewater offers clues to community health (news.osu.edu)
- Wastewater offers clues to community health (newswise.com)
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