The epidemiology of drowning in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

The epidemiology of drowning in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Abstract Background According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths worldwide, accounting for 370,000 annual deaths and 7% of all injury-related deaths. Low- and middle-income countries are the most affected, accounting for 91% of...

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Main Authors: Matthew D. Tyler, David B. Richards, Casper Reske-Nielsen, Omeed Saghafi, Erica A. Morse, Robert Carey, Gabrielle A. Jacquet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Drowning
Injury
Epidemiology
Low and middle-income countries
Systematic review
Drowning prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4239-2

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