Risk management research at public aquatic facilities: Minimising the risk of drowning due to pre-existing medical conditions

Swimming is one of the most popular forms of low impact sport and exercise. According to Sport Australia 2019 AusPlay national survey findings, each year approximately 15 in every 100 Australian adults aged 15 and over use aquatic facilities or clubs for swimming. Regular and appropriately designed swimming programs can offer various preventive health benefits against musculoskeletal and metabolic chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular. However, drowning associated with pre-existing medical conditions continues to be one of the leading causes of death and immobility.

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