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Josep M Suelves Joanxich1,2, Eneko Barberia Marcalain3,4, Josep M Casadesús Valbí3,5
1Agencia de Salud Pública de Cataluña; Departamento de Salud de la Generalitat de Catalunya. Barcelona. España.
Revista Espanola De Salud Publica
|June 20, 2024
Summary
Forensic data reveal 310 fatal drownings in Catalonia (2019-2022), primarily affecting older males. Prevention efforts, especially for children during heatwaves, are crucial for reducing drowning mortality.
Area of Science:
- Forensic science
- Public health
- Mortality surveillance
Background:
- Drowning data often underestimate actual mortality.
- Forensic sources offer a more comprehensive view of drowning deaths.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize fatal drownings in Catalonia (2019-2022) using forensic data.
- To assess the utility of medicolegal sources for drowning mortality monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational study of judicial death records.
- Analysis of medicolegal aetiology, aquatic environment, demographics, and dates.
- Statistical comparison of categorical and numerical variables.
Main Results:
- 310 fatal drownings recorded; mean age 57.2 years, 77.1% male.
- Unintentional drownings (71.3%) predominated, followed by suicides (15.5%).
- Unintentional drownings showed higher male and foreign/undetermined nationality percentages; pool drownings disproportionately affected young children.
Conclusions:
- Forensic data are valuable for monitoring drowning mortality.
- Enhanced data collection on residence and nationality is recommended.
- Targeted prevention strategies are needed, particularly for children during heatwaves.
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