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BMC Public Health September 2022 PMID 36085148

Risk perceptions of drinking bottled vs. tap water in a low-income community on the US-Mexico Border.

Kerton R Victory, Amanda M Wilson, Nolan L Cabrera, Daniela Larson, Kelly A Reynolds, Joyce Latura, Paloma I Beamer

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The group's comments reflect a strong interest in how perceptions of tap versus bottled water are shaped by socioeconomic factors, with mentions of water infrastructure and public health initiatives indicating engagement with the significance of the research. Phrases like 'highlighting societal factors' and 'public health' emphasize the perceived importance of the publication for community well-being and policy development.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of understanding risk perceptions related to water choices in low-income communities, showing general support for the research focus.

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Participants reference broader issues such as water infrastructure, health initiatives, and community perceptions, demonstrating moderate, thoughtful engagement.

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The emphasis on societal factors and health interventions suggests that these discussions see the findings as potentially influential for policy and community health efforts.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how low-income Latino residents in Nogales, Arizona, perceive the health risks of drinking bottled versus tap water, finding that most view bottled water as significantly safer.
  • Participants generally see tap water in Nogales as riskier than tap water in San Francisco and consider it as risky as activities like drinking and driving, with high concerns about illness from local tap water.
  • The findings highlight the importance of understanding community perceptions to develop better health interventions for at-risk, marginalized populations who predominantly rely on bottled water.]
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NEW EH Risk Perception Article Just Dropped

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Naizam (Nai) Jaffer
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A study characterizing the risk perceptions of municipal tap #water & bottled water, comparing drinking water risk perceptions to those of other activities among low-income families living in #Nogales, #Arizona. #water #waterquality #publichealth https://t.co/4BW5fooDjX

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Naizam (Nai) Jaffer
@NaiJaffer · X

Examining public perceptions & socioeconomic factors influencing #DrinkingWater choices (bottled vs. tap) in a low-income community, highlighting societal factors that can impact the success of water infrastructure & #PublicHealth initiatives. #WaterEquity https://t.co/4h1stVzgwM

Nov 3, 2024 · 106 followers View post →
Naizam (Nai) Jaffer
@NaiJaffer · X

A study characterizing the risk perceptions of municipal tap #water & bottled water, comparing drinking water risk perceptions to those of other activities among low-income families living in #Nogales, #Arizona. #water #waterquality #publichealth https://t.co/4BW5fooDjX

Feb 13, 2023 · 106 followers View post →
UA SWEHSC
@UAZ_SWEHSC · X

NEW EH Risk Perception Article Just Dropped

Sep 9, 2022 · 352 followers View post →