Examining the relationship between heatwaves and fatal drowning: a case study from Queensland, Australia - Peden AE, Mason HM, King JC, Franklin RC.

BACKGROUND: Globally, drowning is a leading cause of injury-related harm, which is heavily impacted by environmental conditions. In Australia, fatal unintentional drowning peaks in summer, yet the impact of prolonged periods of hot weather (heatwave) on fa...
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