Retrospective Study on Search and Rescue Operations in Two Prealps Areas of Italy

Conclusions Search and rescue missions in mountain areas are dangerous for rescuers and made difficult by the severe environment. The knowledge of accident characteristics is therefore very important and is necessary to reduce risks for tourists and healthcare costs. To tackle the problem of safety there is also a need for more information in the form of preventive education and publicity about the typical hazards.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research