Age associated risks of recreational scuba diving

The effect of aging on risk for development of decompression illness in divers has often been reported as an incidental finding in epidemiological analyses of diving accidents. No previous publications have specifically attempted to quantify or qualify those risks if present. This study demonstrates...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Hawaii medical journal (1962) 2006-05, Vol.65 (5), p.140-153
1. Verfasser:	Smerz, Richard W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Age Factors Decompression Sickness - epidemiology Diving - injuries Hawaii - epidemiology Humans Leisure Activities Middle Aged Risk Assessment Risk Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	The effect of aging on risk for development of decompression illness in divers has often been reported as an incidental finding in epidemiological analyses of diving accidents. No previous publications have specifically attempted to quantify or qualify those risks if present. This study demonstrates that aging increases risk for injury overall, serious injury in particular, and lessens recovery potential.
ISSN:	0017-8594