A systematic review of reports on aquatic envenomation: are there global hot spots and vulnerable populations?

ABSTRACT: Envenomation by aquatic species is an under-investigated source of human morbidity and mortality. Increasing population density along marine and freshwater coastlines increases these incidents. Specific occupational groups - including commercial fishery workers, fisherfolk, marine tourism workers, and researchers - rely on aquatic resources for their livelihood. While diverse venomous aquatic species exhibit a broad array of habitats worldwide, they are most abundant in the tropics. Specific tropical regions present historic "hot spot" areas of concern for occupational groups with heightened risk of aquatic envenomation. Towards the overall objective of characterizing the health burden of aquatic envenomations, this review seeks to define (1) vulnerable, high-risk populations and (2) geogr

SUBMITTER: Kadler R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11730067 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature