Health‐Related Adverse Events and Associated Factors in Recreational Divers With Different Certification Levels

ConclusionsThe finding implies the importance of adherence to the depth limit of 40 m for recreational divers, being a slow ascend diver, and utilization of a buddy system in order to prevent diving‐related adverse events. A data recording system related to diving and regulations particularly for tourist divers in the countries attracting tourists is required.

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 29, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Leyla Özdemir, Güler Duru‐Aşiret, Burcu Bayrak‐Kahraman, Nilgün Devrez, Asutay Akbayır Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research