Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms and Health: Awareness, Behaviors, Perceptions, and Communication Preferences Among U.S. Adults.
Freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a growing health risk for children, adults, and their dogs. To inform more effective illness prevention strategies, this study examined awareness, behaviors, perceptions, and communication preferences related to health and HABs. Four focus groups were condu...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Environmental Health Vol. 88; no. 7; pp. 18 - 27 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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National Environmental Health Association
Mar2026
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