@article{ref1,
title="Underwater cave diving fatalities in Florida: a review and analysis",
journal="Journal of forensic sciences",
year="1997",
author="Byrd, J. H. and Hamilton, W. F.",
volume="42",
number="5",
pages="807-811",
abstract="Although no formal accident data reference system exists, the cave diving deaths in Florida from 1962-1991 and 1995-July 1996 (data for 1992-1994 were unavailable) is reviewed. These cases reveal that the number of diver fatalities is cyclical in nature with a periodicity of eight years. Because we are currently only a year past the cycle low, this analysis allows predictions to be made that indicate a rise in fatalities over the next five to seven year period. This study reveals that a lack of experience and failure to follow proper safety precautions are the leading causes of fatalities in cave diving accidents. A one page accident information reporting form is proposed to aid in the initial and accurate reporting of a fatality and to standardize data collection for future research.",
language="",
issn="0022-1198",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}