Objective Coastal drowning is a global public health problem which requires evidence to
support safety initiatives. The growing multidisciplinary body of coastal drowning research …

Abstract Background According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the 3rd
leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths worldwide, accounting for 370,000 …

Adult drowning is a complex and multifactorial public health challenge requiring community,
national and global efforts to mitigate impacts. This study updates the evidence base for …

Introduction Globally, drowning is a significant cause of preventable mortality and morbidity.
The Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) comprises 22 countries of extreme disparity in …

Injuries are a leading cause of death and disability among children. Numerous injury
prevention strategies have been successful in high-income countries, but the majority of …

Background: Past studies have shown a lack of consensus on the definition and terminology
of drowning among experts in the field and relevant organizations. There is a need for a new …

Abstract Most deaths by drowning (91%) have occurred in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs), particularly in Southeast Asia (35%) and Africa (20%), in proportion to total …

The application of the Haddon matrix in identifying drowning prevention solutions in the
north of Iran is necessary. We dealt with drownings on three levels of prevention including …

Background: Rabies remains a public health problem in middle-income countries like Iran,
despite being preventable. This study aimed to evaluate the six-year incidence of animal …

Background Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of 15 years in
Guangdong Province, China. This serious public health issue also exists in low-and middle …