article_snippet: Scientists at University of Exeter Exeter have warned of the danger after analysing data collected from beaches across England and Wales in 2012.
article_snippet: Our research establishes recreational use of coastal waters as an additional route of exposure. '
article_snippet: The study, published in the journal Environment International, showed risk of exposure was closely related to the water quality at any given beach.
article_snippet: Researchers said this demonstrated the importance of the EU's Bathing Water Directive, which aims to ensure good water quality standards, but added that people should not be put off visiting the seaside.
highlights_snippet: University of Exeter scientists have warned of dangers after analysing data .