Drowning-the third leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.-can be prevented with proper education and intervention. The Science of Drowning: Perspectives on Intervention and Prevention offers a significant departure from how drowning is traditionally treated by combining discussions about medical, prevention, and intervention issues, including the latest statistics; prevention and intervention techniques; and water safety strategies. This book provides valuable information on the risks of drowning and how to avoid them for those employed in aquatic environments, risk managers, lawyers, public safety officers, and healthcare professionals.The History of Drowning and Resuscitation, S.J. Freas The Etiology of Drowning, J.H. Modell What Is Happening with Drowning Rates in the United States, C. Branche Racial Variations in Drowning: Cultural or Biological, F.A. Mael Drowning in a Hypothermic Environment, D. Bohn Water Rescue Intervention for Public Service Providers, J.R. Fletemeyer The YMCA Perspective on Drowning Prevention, L. Slane Drownings on Brazilian Surf Beaches, D. Szpillman Contemporary Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Rescue Service on Oahu, Hawaii, R.G. Goto Drowning Intervention: An Army Corps of Engineers Perspective, B. Keshlear Drowning Intervention: A U.S. Coast Guard Perspective, B. Schmidt The Heimlich Maneuver and the First Step for Resuscitating a Drowning Victim, H.J. Heimlich and E. Spletzer Water Safety Programs for Hotels and Resorts and Identifying Industry Standard, J.R. Fletemeyer Reflections on Lifeguarding, F. Pia Drowning in a Closed Water Environment: Lessons That Can Be Learned, E.L. Priest Lifeguard Behaviors and Systematic Scanning Strategies, T. Griffiths, D. Steel, and H. Vogelsong Aiming Toward a Predictive Model for Rip Currents and Considerations Regarding Their Impact on Public Safety, J.B. Luchine, J.R. Fletemeyer, and R.G. Dean