Drowning in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic literature review of the epidemiology, risk factors and strategies for prevention

Abstract Introduction Globally, drowning is a significant cause of preventable mortality and morbidity. The Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) comprises 22 countries of extreme disparity in income and is a region impacted by conflict and migration. We systematically review literature published on dr...

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Main Authors: Amy E. Peden, Ali Işın
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13778-6