Beneath the Surface: A Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Drowning Trends & Risk Factors in Quebec
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This retrospective study examines pediatric drowning rates, injury severity, and trends in Quebec, particularly evaluating the impact of delayed pool enclosure regulations. The research addresses critical gaps in understanding drowning epidemiology and the effectiveness of legislative interventions in reducing unintentional injury deaths among children.
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- Drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury death in Canadian children despite water safety awareness efforts.
- Quebec's pool enclosure legislation has been delayed twice and is not fully enacted, limiting its impact on pediatric drowning prevention.
- Current data on pediatric drowning rates, severity, and trends in Quebec is insufficient to guide evidence-based prevention strategies.
- Retrospective analysis is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of pool safety regulations on reducing pediatric drowning incidents.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Beneath the Surface: A Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Drowning Trends & Risk Factors in Quebec. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-01-23. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9689?via_space=staycurrentmd
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