Buckets associated home drowning in Indian infants and toddlers: An analysis of 18 fatalities from 2016-2022.
Trop Doct
; 53(4): 416-418, 2023 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37309175
ABSTRACT
Cases of drowning at home of unsupervised infants and toddlers in buckets have been reported elsewhere but little research on this largely preventable death in India exists. We performed a descriptive analysis on the basis of Google search of published news report in leading Indian newspapers or news channels. Data were collected employing a pre-determined tool. Between April 2016 and March 2022, we found 18 such cases. The large majority were between 12 and 18 months of age (12/18). This little recognized source of unintentional injury is eminently avoidable, necessitating both public and parental attention and awareness.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Drowning
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Accidental Injuries
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Trop Doct
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India