Objective Many victims of drowning fatalities are lay-people attempting to rescue another.
This review aims to identify the safest techniques and equipment (improved or purpose …

Bystanders who drown during a rescue attempt in aquatic waterways are becoming an
increasingly important issue within drowning prevention. In the Australian context, the …

Introduction Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death, especially for males. In
Australian coastal waters, young male adults account for 25% of the burden of male …

Background Surfers play a critical role in coastal drowning prevention, conservatively
estimated to make as many rescues as beach lifeguards. The Surfer Rescue 24/7 (SR24/7) …

Page 1 Preventing drowning Practical guidance for the provision of day-care, basic swimming and
water safety skills, and safe rescue and resuscitation training World Health Organization Page 2 …

Coastal locations are a leading contributor to the global drowning burden. Despite being a
known risk-reduction measure, a significant proportion of beachgoers continue to bathe …

Drowning is public health issue requiring global, national and community responses. The
multisectoral nature of drowning prevention reinforces the need for multidisciplinary …

The aim of this study was to analyze the rescues carried out by surfers from Portugal and
Spain, their knowledge of rescue and resuscitation and their perception and risk behavior …

Introduction Coastal locations contribute significantly to global drowning, with surfers
frequently conducting rescues. This study explored the characteristics of surfers as …

Surfing and bodyboarding (SAB) are popular activities, but not without risk. Limited SAB
mortality and exposure risk explorations exist, so this cross-sectional study explores …