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Lifeguard Effectiveness: A Report of the Working Group
This 2001 report considers "whether lifeguards are truly effective in preventing drowning and other aquatic mishaps, and whether the value of providing lifeguard protection outweighs the costs." Topics include a brief history of lifeguarding services in the United States, patron surveillance as a component of lifeguarding services, the economic costs of drowning deaths, and the legal implications of providing lifeguard protection. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/lifeguard/lifeguard.htm

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