The Mediterranean area is densely populated and a very popular tourist destination. This study aimed at gathering up-to-date information on current national pool and spa regulations. We formulated and duly distributed to 20 Mediterranean countries a questionnaire divided into two sections: for pool and spa facilities, respectively. The questionnaire was formulated in such a way that a positive answer would imply that the specific topic was addressed effectively. While all 20 countries responded to the swimming-pool-related questionnaire, only 11 of these countries reported the existence of spa-related regulations. When combining the response overall of all countries for pool and spa facilities together, of a grand total of 606 answers, 183 (30.2%) were positive. The positive answers in the pool section of the questionnaire were 29% of the total of 420 answers while positive answers in the spa section of the questionnaire were fewer (27.8% of the total of 176 answers). The countries were grouped by geographical area of the Mediterranean basin where they are situated. Also, the questions were grouped into broad thematic categories. The paper presents conclusions drawn on the basis of the data received according to these geographical and thematic groupings.
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February 27 2014
An overview of pool and spa regulations in Mediterranean countries with a focus on the tourist industry
Athena Mavridou;
1Department of Medical Laboratories, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Ag Spyridona, 12210 Aigaleo, Greece
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Olga Pappa;
Olga Pappa
1Department of Medical Laboratories, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Ag Spyridona, 12210 Aigaleo, Greece
2Central Public Health Laboratory, Hellenic Centre of Disease Control and Prevention, Alexandrou Fleming 34, Vari, Athens, Greece
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Olga Papatzitze;
Olga Papatzitze
1Department of Medical Laboratories, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Ag Spyridona, 12210 Aigaleo, Greece
3West Attica General Hospital, Dodekanisou 1, 12351 Santa Barbara, Greece
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Athena Blougoura;
Athena Blougoura
4Department of Public Health & Environmental, Region of Central Greece, Viotia Regional Division, Hygiene Filonos 35-39, Livadia, Viotia 32100, Greece
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Panagiotis Drossos
Panagiotis Drossos
1Department of Medical Laboratories, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Ag Spyridona, 12210 Aigaleo, Greece
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J Water Health (2014) 12 (3): 359–371.
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Received:
September 01 2013
Accepted:
February 02 2014
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Athena Mavridou, Olga Pappa, Olga Papatzitze, Athena Blougoura, Panagiotis Drossos; An overview of pool and spa regulations in Mediterranean countries with a focus on the tourist industry. J Water Health 1 September 2014; 12 (3): 359–371. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2014.188
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