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A population-based study on deaths by drowning incidents in Turkey
1a School of Physical Education and Sport , Akdeniz University , Antalya , Turkey.
International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion
|January 22, 2013
Summary
Turkey experienced 3,216 drowning deaths from 2007-2011, with males and adolescents facing the highest risks. This study highlights the need for preventative strategies to reduce drowning incidents.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Web-based Research
Background:
- Drowning is a significant public health threat in Turkey.
- Previous studies have not comprehensively analyzed drowning mortality data.
- Understanding drowning patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the number of drowning deaths in Turkey between 2007 and 2011.
- To identify demographic and environmental risk factors associated with drowning incidents.
- To conduct the first population-based study on drowning in Turkey.
Main Methods:
- A web-based, descriptive, retrospective study design.
- Data collected from online search engines and newspaper reports.
- Analysis of all age groups across Turkey for the five-year period.
Main Results:
- A total of 3,216 unintentional drowning deaths were recorded.
- Males accounted for 84.0% of fatalities, with a death rate of 1.44 per 100,000.
- The highest death rate (1.76 per 100,000) was observed in the 10-19 age group.
- Provinces and districts had higher drowning rates (1.01 per 100,000) than towns and villages (0.53 per 100,000).
- 75.7% of deaths occurred in natural water environments (fresh/still water, sea).
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first population-based data on drowning in Turkey.
- Identified risk factors include male gender, adolescence, and location (provinces/districts, natural water bodies).
- Findings are vital for developing targeted preventative strategies and public health policies to reduce drowning incidents.
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