Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Measures for Preventing Drowning in Africa: A Systematic Review
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury related mortality worldwide, and accounts for roughly 320,000 deaths yearly. Over 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries with inadequate prevention measures. The highest rates of...
Main Authors: | Lauren Miller, Faith O. Alele, Theophilus I. Emeto, Richard C. Franklin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/10/637 |
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