Reported Behavioral Patterns and Concern Surrounding Well Water Testing for Arsenic in Midwestern Homeowners with Children DOI Open Access
Dominika Jegen,

Julie Maxson,

Natalie Averkamp

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 504 - 504

Published: March 26, 2025

Toxins from ingested water can significantly affect overall physical health in children and adults. In the United States, domestic wells are not commonly tested for any heavy metal contaminants. It is well-known that chronic arsenic ingestion linked to serious effects. We surveyed patients at our academic institution via emailed questionnaires 2023 determine whether those with living home reported different patterns of behavior around well testing as compared without. Survey data were collected 8994 respondents U.S. Midwest who using residential water. Results used evaluate influence on behaviors, secondarily, parental demographics affected frequency. Respondents did report increased frequency parents testing, having more children, being younger, Wisconsin associated an Parental gender, race, ethnicity correlate behaviors. A total 70% feel concerned about their safety 85% specifically Increased risk toxicity does appear among parents.

Language: Английский

Reported Behavioral Patterns and Concern Surrounding Well Water Testing for Arsenic in Midwestern Homeowners with Children DOI Open Access
Dominika Jegen,

Julie Maxson,

Natalie Averkamp

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 504 - 504

Published: March 26, 2025

Toxins from ingested water can significantly affect overall physical health in children and adults. In the United States, domestic wells are not commonly tested for any heavy metal contaminants. It is well-known that chronic arsenic ingestion linked to serious effects. We surveyed patients at our academic institution via emailed questionnaires 2023 determine whether those with living home reported different patterns of behavior around well testing as compared without. Survey data were collected 8994 respondents U.S. Midwest who using residential water. Results used evaluate influence on behaviors, secondarily, parental demographics affected frequency. Respondents did report increased frequency parents testing, having more children, being younger, Wisconsin associated an Parental gender, race, ethnicity correlate behaviors. A total 70% feel concerned about their safety 85% specifically Increased risk toxicity does appear among parents.

Language: Английский

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