Managing the public health paradox: Benefits and risks associated with waterway use
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Roiko, Anne
Kozak, Sonya
Cleary, Anne
Murray, Zoe
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2019
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Engaging with waterways affects our health and wellbeing. This engagement can be direct and intentional, such as when swimming, kayaking or engaging in conservation practices; indirect and intentional, such as when picnicking with water views; or incidental, such as when cycling on riverside bike paths. In the subtropical climate of the Moreton Bay catchment these activities are popular year-round. These forms of engagement can benefit our physical, mental and social wellbeing, and contribute to our cultural identity and sense of place. Conversely, there are health risks associated with waterway use, including exposure to ...
View more >Engaging with waterways affects our health and wellbeing. This engagement can be direct and intentional, such as when swimming, kayaking or engaging in conservation practices; indirect and intentional, such as when picnicking with water views; or incidental, such as when cycling on riverside bike paths. In the subtropical climate of the Moreton Bay catchment these activities are popular year-round. These forms of engagement can benefit our physical, mental and social wellbeing, and contribute to our cultural identity and sense of place. Conversely, there are health risks associated with waterway use, including exposure to waterborne pathogens, cyanobacterial toxins, dangerous aquatic animals and submerged objects. Whether our interactions with waterways enhance our health and wellbeing or constitute a health risk depends on a wide range of factors and management decisions. In the context of the waterways within Moreton Bay, this paper discusses ways of optimising opportunities for water users while managing public health risks, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions through the use of environmental health indicators.
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View more >Engaging with waterways affects our health and wellbeing. This engagement can be direct and intentional, such as when swimming, kayaking or engaging in conservation practices; indirect and intentional, such as when picnicking with water views; or incidental, such as when cycling on riverside bike paths. In the subtropical climate of the Moreton Bay catchment these activities are popular year-round. These forms of engagement can benefit our physical, mental and social wellbeing, and contribute to our cultural identity and sense of place. Conversely, there are health risks associated with waterway use, including exposure to waterborne pathogens, cyanobacterial toxins, dangerous aquatic animals and submerged objects. Whether our interactions with waterways enhance our health and wellbeing or constitute a health risk depends on a wide range of factors and management decisions. In the context of the waterways within Moreton Bay, this paper discusses ways of optimising opportunities for water users while managing public health risks, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions through the use of environmental health indicators.
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Moreton Bay Quandamooka & Catchment: Past, Present and Future
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Environmental sciences