Drowning in childhood and adolescence: a population-based study.
- 1 July 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Public Health Association in American Journal of Public Health
- Vol. 77 (7) , 830-832
- https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.77.7.830
Abstract
We present the results of a residence-based study of drownings among Sacramento County, California children and adolescents ages 0-19 years for the years 1974-84. Children ages 1-3 had the highest drowning rates. The majority of drownings in this group, and one-third of all drownings in the study, occurred in residential swimming pools. Males ages 15-19 had a high drowning rate as well; at least 38 per cent of drownings in that age group were alcohol-associated. The implications for preventive efforts are discussed.Keywords
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