The Involvement of Cold Water in Recreational Boating Accidents.

Abstract

This report presents an assessment of the historical significance of cold-water immersion as a threat to the lives of recreational boaters. The analysis is based on a detailed review of the fatal accident history of a selected typical year (1974). A demographic analysis of cold-related fatalities is presented to establish the nature of high-rick populations. This information is intended to be useful in directing programs aimed at reducing cold-related fatalities among recreational boaters. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070265

Entities

People

  • Manohar G. Bijlani
  • R. Michael Harnett

Organizations

  • Clemson University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Bodies Of Water
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Casualties
  • Coast Guard
  • Cold Water
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Databases
  • Death
  • Demography
  • Digital Information
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fatalities
  • Great Lakes
  • Heart Rate
  • Quantum Cascade Lasers
  • United States

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