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1School of Physical Education and Sport, Akdeniz University, Dumlupinar Bulvari 07058 Antalya, Turkey. turgut@akdeniz.edu.tr
Journal of Safety Research
|June 20, 2012
Summary
Untrained rescuers attempting to save drowning victims often become victims themselves, leading to multiple drowning incidents. Awareness and improved swimming/rescue skills are crucial for prevention, especially for young males near open water.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Injury Prevention
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Drowning is a significant cause of fatal injuries globally and in Turkey.
- Untrained rescue attempts can escalate a single drowning into a multiple drowning incident (MDI).
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and examine "rescuer" drowning and MDIs.
- To identify risk factors and propose preventative measures for MDIs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of online news media reports in Turkey from 2005-2008.
- Categorization of MDIs involving "rescuer" drownings and primary drowning victims (PDVs).
Main Results:
- 88 "rescuer" drowning incidents resulted in 114 "rescuer" and 60 PDV deaths.
- Over half of "rescuers" were males under 18.
- 68.5% of incidents occurred in freshwater environments.
Conclusions:
- Risk factors include male gender and engaging in unguarded open water.
- Promoting swimming and rescue skills, alongside increased awareness, can reduce MDIs.
- Targeted prevention for at-risk demographics (young males near freshwater) is recommended.
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