Injuries and Fatalities on Sailboats in the United States 2000-2011: An Analysis of US Coast Guard Data

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作者
Ryan, Kevin M. [1 ]
Nathanson, Andrew T. [2 ]
Baird, Janette [2 ]
Wheelhouse, Jenna [2 ]
机构
[1] Boston Med Ctr, Dept Emergency Med, Menino Pavill, Boston, MA USA
[2] Brown Univ, Rhode Isl Hosp, Dept Emergency Med, Alpert Med Sch,Injury Prevent Ctr, 593 Eddy St,Claverick 2, Providence, RI 02903 USA
关键词
drowning; alcohol; sailing; injuries; dinghies; life jacket; SPORTS INJURIES; ILLNESS;
D O I
10.1016/j.wem.2015.09.022
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Background.-Prior sailing injury studies have been small, focused investigations. This large, population based study examined the mechanisms and factors contributing to sailboat-related injuries and deaths. Methods.-A retrospective data analysis of the Boating Accident Report Database compiled by the US Coast Guard between 2000 and 2011 was performed. The database was analyzed looking at frequency of events. For each subgroup, proportions were determined and 95% CIs Were calculated. These data, used in conjunction with the 2011 US Coast Guard National Recreational Boating Survey, were used to estimate a fatality rate. Results.-Two hundred seventy-one sailing-related fatalities and 841 injuries were reported. A fatality rate was calculated at 1.19 deaths per million sailing person-days. Weather or hazardous waters were listed as primary contributing factors in 28.0% (95% CI, 22.7-33.4) of deaths; 70.1% (95% CI, 64.7-75.6) of deaths occurred after falling overboard or capsizing. Drowning was the most common cause of death (73.1%; 95% CI, 67.8-78.4), and 81.6% of victims were not wearing a life jacket. Alcohol intoxication contributed to 12.2% (95% CI, 8.3-16.1) of deaths. Operator- or passenger-preventable factors contributed to 52.7% (95% CI, 49.3-56.1) of all injuries; 51.6% (95% CI, 46.1-57.1) of injuries on nonmotorized sailboats were the result of capsizing, and 46.4% (95% CI, 42.1-50.7) of all injuries on motorized sailboats were the result of collisions or grounding. Conclusions.-The calculated fatality rate is similar to that of alpine skiing. Falls overboard and capsizing were the most common fatal accidents. Operator inattention, inexperience, and alcohol use were common preventable factors contributing to fatal and nonfatal injury.
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