Health

Wild swimming in lakes and rivers doubles the risk of skin rashes

A trial tested 2,368 people at four freshwater spots in Hungary, with experts confirming the results apply directly to Britain. University of East Anglia scientists found 2.7% of bathers developed skin complaints, compared to just 1.3% of those staying on land. Stomach bugs also surged in water with high E coli, prompting calls for the World Health Organization to keep tracking the bacteria.

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