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Public toilets are vanishing and that's a civic catastrophe

New research shows it is a nightmare for all of us, but especially for people with health issues and marginalised groups

This is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract and affects life in different ways, such as needing the toilet frequently, pain and fatigue. In contemporary times, the role of domestic bathrooms has expanded beyond their practical utility to symbolise places of wellbeing, with more affluent homes including features such as hot tubs and toilets with hi-tech and luxury functions. In severe situations, for some people, these adverse psychological responses can escalate to pathological levels, including incontinence, urinary problems, anxiety, and significant alterations to their normal social life.

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