The Science of Drowning: Perspectives on Intervention and Prevention: New Perspectives on Intervention and Prevention

The Science of Drowning: Perspectives on Intervention and Prevention: New Perspectives on Intervention and Prevention

by SportsAidIntlInc (Author)

Synopsis

Drowning-the third leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.-can be prevented with proper education and intervention. The Science of Drowning: Perspectives on Intervention and Prevention offers a significant departure from how drowning is traditionally treated by combining discussions about medical, prevention, and intervention issues, including the latest statistics; prevention and intervention techniques; and water safety strategies. This book provides valuable information on the risks of drowning and how to avoid them for those employed in aquatic environments, risk managers, lawyers, public safety officers, and healthcare professionals.

$233.87

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 328
Edition: 1
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: 29 Dec 1998

ISBN 10: 1574442236
ISBN 13: 9781574442236

Media Reviews
I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about drowning and its prevention as a public health or water safety issue this is a must have book for those involved with aquatic safety or those wanting to better understand how to prevent drowning. --Kenneth W. Kizer, MD, MPH, in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 11, No. 1