Lifeguards: A Forgotten Aspect of Drowning Prevention

An alarming number of drownings occur in lifeguarded swimming areas, where one might presume swimmers are protected from injury. One reason drownings occur in lifeguarded swimming areas is because lifeguard surveillance is a highly difficult task. Observational research suggests lifeguards are usu...

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Main Authors: Francesca Marciani, Erika Holder, Heather N. Jones, David C. Schwebel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Injury and Violence Research
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Online Access:http://jivresearch.org/jivr/index.php/jivr/article/view/32/28