Why are most drowning victims men? Sex differences in aquatic skills and behaviors.

J Howland; R Hingson; T W Mangione; N Bell; S Bak

doi:10.2105/ajph.86.1.93

journal article Jan 01, 1996

Why are most drowning victims men? Sex differences in aquatic skills and behaviors.

J Howland R Hingson T W Mangione N Bell S Bak

American Journal of Public Health Vol. 86 No. 1 pp. 93-96 · American Public Health Association

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Abstract

Men have higher drowning rates than women for most age groups. Data from a 1991 national household survey (n = 3042) on aquatic activities were used to examine hypotheses about differential drowning rates by sex. Men and women were compared by (1) exposure to aquatic environments; (2) frequency of aquatic activities involving or potentially involving, submersion; (3) swimming training and ability; (4) aquatic risk-taking behaviors; and (5) alcohol use on or near the water. Men had elevated risks for exposure, risk taking, and alcohol use. It was concluded that several factors contribute to their relatively high drowning rates, including a possible interaction between overestimation of abilities and heavy alcohol use.

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Published: Jan 01, 1996
Vol/Issue: 86(1)
Pages: 93-96

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J Howland, R Hingson, T W Mangione, et al. (1996). Why are most drowning victims men? Sex differences in aquatic skills and behaviors.. American Journal of Public Health, 86(1), 93-96. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.86.1.93

Why are most drowning victims men? Sex differences in aquatic skills and behaviors.

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