| Causes of injuries in the mountains: a review of worldwide reports into accidents in mountaineering. | |
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PMID: 21465918 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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This review presents a selection of sources from the UK and around the world that have reported on both incidents and accidents in the mountains. Common themes are extracted to illustrate the circumstances under which accidents, injuries and fatalities occur and the underlying factors that have contributed to incidents in the first place. There is an attempt to dispel some 'myths' surrounding accidents in mountain based activities. The purpose of highlighting these issues is to allow those undertaking them to understand where the greatest risks lie. This enables the individual, team leaders, rescue services and those involved in the overall management of wilderness areas to plan accordingly, with the aim of reducing injuries and deaths. |
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Authors:
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J W Knott |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps Volume: 157 ISSN: 0035-8665 ISO Abbreviation: J R Army Med Corps Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505627 Medline TA: J R Army Med Corps Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 92-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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1st Battalion The MERCIAN Regiment, Garrison Medical Centre, Catterick. DoctorKnott@hotmail.com |
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