Pollution of coastal waters by sources including sewage and farm run-off may be the cause. The study was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology on February 26. Researchers identified a 77 per cent increase of ear ailment symptoms such as earaches for sea swimmers versus non-swimmers. The risk for gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and stomach aches went up by 29 per cent. Credit: Seeker+SCI
