Who rescues who? Understanding aquatic rescues in Australia using coronial data and a survey.

CONCLUSIONS: Drownings are prevented by bystanders; this is not without risk to the rescuer. Most people perform only one rescue in their life, often at a younger age, on an altruistic basis, of family members or young children. Community-wide rescue skills, taught at a young age, with consideration for coastal, inland and swimming pool environments, may prevent drowning. Implications for public health: There is a need to train people early in their life on how to undertake a safe rescue and provide resuscitation, including promoting regular updates, in particular if supervising children. PMID: 31180612 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - June 9, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Franklin RC, Peden AE, Brander RW, Leggat PA Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research