Effects of Upcountry Maui water additives on health.
Since 2001 Upcountry Maui residents have been concerned that water additives may be linked to health problems in their community. A study using phone surveys was conducted to assess this issue. Most people suffered skin rashes, while others experienced eye irritations or respiratory problems. The surveys suggested that these symptoms might have been attributable to the water additives.
Rohner
Amber L
AL
Maui Department of Health, USA. arohner@hawaii.edu
Pang
Lorrin W
LW
Iinuma
Gen
G
Tavares
Damien K
DK
Jenkins
Kristine A
KA
Geesey
Yvonne L
YL
D005076:Exanthema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced; D005191:Family Characteristics; D006254:Hawaii; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010710:Phosphates / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced; D014877:Water Pollution, Chemical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018508:Water Purification / Q000379:methods*
D010710:Phosphates; C009285:sodium polymetaphosphate