University of Victoria scientists have found that those people who accidently die in water, do so as a result of exposure rather than drowning. Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops to 80 degrees fahrenheit. In their research, the scientists have also found out how the body loses heat and how this can be minimised, and have designed a life jacket, which by helping to conserve body heat, can prolong life.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505502
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Outdoor education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Outdoor education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Safety education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Accidents - Prevention
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cold - Physiological effect
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Drowning - Prevention
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Hypothermia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports - Safety measures
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)