🧵 1. Survey spanning 141 countries reveals over 52% globally fear harm from drinking water in next two years, as per new study in Nature Communications. #world
🧵 1. Survey spanning 141 countries reveals over 52% globally fear harm from drinking water in next two years, as per new study in Nature Communications. #world
🧵 2. Despite over 97% in U.S having clean water access, 40% anticipate harm. Perception of water safety plays crucial role, says lead author Joshua D. Miller.
🧵 3. Study finds lowest fear rate in Singapore at 0.9% and highest in Zambia at 54.3%. Perception-driven behaviors influence health decisions, notes author Sera L. Young.
🧵 4. People's perceptions ahead of global water quality reality, says Miller. Trusted tap water drives healthier choices; mistrust leads to costly and unhealthy alternatives.
🧵 5. Exposure to unsafe water linked to increased psychological stress and higher risk of depression, underscores study's senior author, highlighting the impact of water quality perceptions.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/over-half-people-worldwide-expect-harm-their-water-next-2-years