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[Epidemiological analysis of deaths occurring while taking a bath]

M Nara1, G Tani, S Komatsumoto

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Ashikaga Red Cross Hospital.

Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Deaths during bathing are increasing, particularly among the elderly. This epidemiological study highlights a significant rise in bath-related fatalities, especially in individuals aged 80 and over.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • A 15-year epidemiological analysis (1978-1992) of bath-related deaths in Tochigi Prefecture.
  • Data sourced from the Tochigi Central Police Office, covering 1,348 fatalities.

Purpose:

  • To analyze trends and risk factors associated with deaths occurring during bathing.
  • To identify demographic and seasonal patterns in bath-related mortality.

Summary:

  • Annual bath-related deaths increased from 43 in 1978 to 140 in 1992.
  • Males experienced 1.43 times higher mortality than females.
  • Mortality rates significantly increased with age, with the highest rates in the 80+ group (469 per 100,000).
  • Winter months showed a peak in fatalities compared to summer.

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Impact:

  • Highlights a growing public health concern regarding bath-related deaths, especially among the elderly population.
  • Provides crucial data for developing targeted prevention strategies to reduce bath-related fatalities.