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Drowning Research & Prevention in Canada 2011 WSIT/MIT Workshop

Drowning Research & Prevention in Canada 2011 WSIT/MIT Workshop. Drowning is the fourth-most common cause of death by unintentional injury in Canada. Drowning is a common cause of death by unintentional injury. . Annual Drowning Research. That Was Then…. What Red Cross thought it knew .

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Drowning Research & Prevention in Canada 2011 WSIT/MIT Workshop

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  1. Drowning Research & Prevention in Canada2011 WSIT/MIT Workshop

  2. Drowning is the fourth-most common cause of death by unintentional injury in Canada.

  3. Drowning is a common cause of death by unintentional injury.

  4. Annual Drowning Research

  5. That Was Then…

  6. What Red Cross thought it knew ... Boaters not wearing or improperly wearing a PFD/lifejacket 1997 – 70% 1998 – 73% .

  7. What Red Cross has learned... Recreational Boating Drownings 1991-1995 Worn Properly

  8. What Red Cross has learned... Recreational Boating Drownings 1996-2000 Worn Properly

  9. Trend Reports

  10. Trend Reports Found on the Red Cross Website: www.redcross.ca/How We Help > Swimming & Water Safety > Drowning Research Trends Reports- Canadian Red Cross

  11. Haddon Matrix Model

  12. Overview, Module 1 Personal Factors: Who is at risk?

  13. Overview, Module 1

  14. Overview, Module 1 Overview, Module 1 Toddlers,

  15. Overview, Module 1 Teens,

  16. Overview, Module 1 and Adult Males

  17. Overview, Module 1 Rates vs. Numbers

  18. Overview, Module 1 Rates vs. Numbers

  19. Overview, Module 1 Rates vs. Numbers 2.32 2.30 2.15 2.16 2.16 2.10 1.89 1.81 1.65 1.54

  20. Overview, Module 1 Environmental Factors Environment: Where are they at risk?

  21. Overview, Module 1 Drownings by Region & Type of Body of Water, Canada 1991-2000 (n=4671)

  22. Overview, Module 1 Drownings by Region & Type of Body of Water, Canada 1991-2000 (n=4671)

  23. Overview, Module 1 Drownings by Region & Type of Body of Water, Canada 1991-2000 (n=4671)

  24. Overview, Module 1 Drownings by Region & Type of Body of Water, Canada 1991-2000 (n=4671)

  25. Overview, Module 1 Rate & Number Toddler* Drowning by Body of Water Canada 1991-2000

  26. Overview, Module 1

  27. That was Then.. This is Now…

  28. That was Then.. This is Now…

  29. Ice & Cold Water, Module 2

  30. Ice & Cold Water, Module 2 Priorities for Prevention Key Activities; Boating, 38%

  31. Ice & Cold Water, Module 2 Priorities for Prevention Key Activities; Activities on Ice, 22%

  32. Ice & Cold Water, Module 2 Priorities for Prevention Key Activities; Falls into water, 14%

  33. Ice & Cold Water, Module 2 Key Messages • Prepare for cold water survival • Swim to the shore wearing a PFD/lifejacket

  34. Ice & Cold Water, Module 2 Snowmobiling • Carry self rescue equipment • Wear flotation gear • Hypothermia gear

  35. Boating and Power Boats, Module 3 62%

  36. Boating and Power Boats, Module 3 Powerboat N=1,120 Priorities for Prevention • Powered boating 62% of boating fatalities • Peak age, males 25-74 years 38% 62% Unpowered boat (n=683)

  37. Boating and Power Boats, Module 3 Personal Behavior Alcohol consumption

  38. Boating and Power Boats, Module 3 Environmental Conditions Boaters need to understand the value of preparing for a safe trip

  39. Boating and Power Boats, Module 3 Equipment Wear safety equipment during boating

  40. Unpowered Boating, Module 4

  41. Unpowered Boating, Module 4 Priorities for Prevention • Canoeing • Males 15-24 years of age

  42. Unpowered Boating, Module 4 Key Messages • Personal Behavior • Alcohol consumption, overestimation of skill level. • Environmental Conditions • Knowledge of the location- weather, rapids, cold water • Equipment • Wear safety equipment during boating

  43. Fishing, Module 5 Priorities for Prevention • Fishing is the # 1activity in drownings in Canada; • Recreational fishing accounted for 77% of the fishing immersion deaths • Of fishing deaths, 84% related to fishing from a boat

  44. Fishing, Module 5 • Personal • Alcohol in at least 34% of cases • 58% were weak or non-swimmers • 83% were experienced boaters • Equipment • 11% were wearing flotation devices properly

  45. Fishing, Module 5 Fishing Immersion Deaths* During Boating by Risk Factors Canada 1991-2000 (n=738) Rough water Strong winds Standing up in boat + Overloaded boat • Includes drowning and immersion hypothermia deaths, excludes • other non-drowning fatalities + Other than to urinate • Source: The Canadian Red Cross & the Canadian Surveillance • System for Water-Related Fatalities, 2009 Engine Failure Urinating Abrupt turn

  46. Fishing, Module 5 Key Messages Know the Risks Wear the PFD/Lifejacket ….no one wakes up expecting to drown today.

  47. What you’ll find in the program: PFD’s & Lifejackets • When & where to wear a PFD/Lifejacket • Types of flotation Devices • Selecting the Right PFD/Lifejacket • How to put on your PFD/Lifejacket • When to wear a PFD/Lifejacket

  48. What you’ll find in the program: Cold Water Survival • How to stay warm • Survive! Falling into cold water with a PFD • Cold water, HELP/Huddle • Prepare of Ice Activities • Making sure the ice is safe • Hypothermia • Ice Rescue

  49. What you’ll find in the program: Prepare For Boating Safety • Appropriate Clothing • Float Plan Stay Safe While Boating • Boating Capacity • Entering, Exiting, and Moving in a Boat

  50. What you’ll find in the program: • Survive a Capsize • Causes of Boating Incidents • Alcohol and Boating • Introduction to Boating regulations

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