Wednesday, June 21, 2006

 

Ageing Increases Risk from Decompression Sickness

The effect of aging on risk for development of decompression illness in SCUBA divers has often been reported as an incidental finding in epidemiological analyses of diving accidents. Previously no publications had specifically attempted to quantify or qualify those risks if present. A new study, though, demonstrates that aging increases risk for injury overall, and in particular serious injury. It also lessens recovery potential.

Journal Reference: Hawaii Med J, May 1, 2006; 65(5): 140-1, 153.

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# posted by SCUBA News @ 3:31 pm
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Where's the study? This blip of information tells us nothing of importance. I want to see the report.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : 5:43 pm
 
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