Traumatism with fatal outcome in maritime workers.
102 work-related injuries with fatal outcome among crews of ships of Northern Water Basin in Russia were analysed. The alcohol use and abuse was a major risk factor in accidents and fatal injuries in seafarers and fishermen. Medical and social aspects of the problem, and prevention measures were discussed.
Medical Institute, Northern Central Basin (Region) N.A. Semashko Clinical Hospital, Arkhangelsk, Russia.
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000401:mortality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000453:epidemiology; D002056:Burns / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality; D002423:Cause of Death; D005260:Female; D005398:Fisheries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009326:Naval Medicine / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012426:Russia / Q000453:epidemiology; D012621:Seasons; D012767:Ships; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality*