@stevebeerman

Clinical Professor, Site Director - UBC Faculty of Medicine. Family Physician - Nanaimo, Canada. Principal Investigator - Bangladesh Child Drowning Research

 Nanaimo, Canada
stopdrowning.ca
Joined January 2010
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hbr.org/2021/10/5-things-hig…

5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently

New research suggests that the highest-performing teams have found subtle ways of leveraging social connections during the pandemic to fuel their success. The findings offer important clues on ways...

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economist.com/middle-east-an…

Africa’s deadly ferries

Better rules and enforcement would help

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In 2024 more than 2,000 people died in ferry accidents, says a safety expert. Nearly three-quarters of the deaths occurred in just three African countries. Why? economist.com/middle-east-an…

Africa’s deadly ferries

Better rules and enforcement would help

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Canadian #DrowningStats — July 29, 2025 — AB:5, BC:23, MB:9, NB:8, NL:5, NS:10, NT:1, NU:0, ON:57, PE:1, QC:47, SK:0, YT:2 — TOTAL: 168
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Drowning prevention is needed in disaster planning
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@SGCommonwealth20 Jul 2025
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by floods in Pakistan, especially the deaths of so many children. My thoughts are with every affected community and family. The Commonwealth family stands with Pakistan during this difficult time. @GovtofPakistan @PakistaninUK
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New regulations for mandatory fences around Quebec residential pools to prevent drowning - CityNews...

New regulations to prevent children from drowning in residential pools in Quebec are coming into effect on September 30. Homeowners will be obligated to have an enclosed fence built around their...

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Canadian #DrowningStats — June 10, 2025 — AB:2, BC:10, MB:6, NB:4, NL:3, NS:6, NT:0, NU:0, ON:28, PE:0, QC:18, SK:0, YT:1 — TOTAL: 78
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Canadian #DrowningStats — June 3, 2025 — AB:2, BC:8, MB:4, NB:2, NL:2, NS:6, NT:0, NU:0, ON:25, PE:0, QC:14, SK:0, YT:1 — TOTAL: 64
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Ten dead after tourist boats capsize in China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged "all-out efforts" in the search and rescue mission.

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Drowning is the leading cause of death children ages 1-4 - WesternSlopeNow.com - goo.gl/alerts/zb1Bpu #GoogleAlerts

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First on the Western Slope

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Quebec's outdoor pool rules are about to change and you could get fined up to $700 mtlblog.com/quebec-outdoor-p…

Quebec's outdoor pool rules are about to change and you could get fined up to $700

If you've got a pool in your backyard in Quebec — whether it's an in-ground oasis or a blow-up one you grabbed on sale at Canadian Tire — heads up: the rules are changing, and fast.

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Six drownings across country over Easter long weekend | news.com.au - goo.gl/alerts/eWqRkT #GoogleAlerts
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Six Drowning Deaths As Huge Waves Hit Australian Coast - Barron's - goo.gl/alerts/mtsK7u #GoogleAlerts

Six Drowning Deaths As Huge Waves Hit Australian Coast

A fisherman died after being swept off rocks near Sydney on Sunday, stretching the Easter weekend death toll of drownings to six as huge waves battered Australia's east coast.

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#WaterSafety | New data released today in our Coastal Safety Brief - Unpatrolled Beaches showed that 630 people tragically drowned at unpatrolled locations between 2014/24. 85% per male & 36% were due to rip currents. Click here to read the Brief: bit.ly/43QKwpI
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Steve Beerman retweeted
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@parachutecanada15 Apr 2025
While injuries are the No.1 cause of death for people in Canada ages 1-44, there are almost no formal training opportunities on injury prevention. Take @parachutecanada "Introduction to Injury Prevention" course & become part of the solution: courses.parachute.ca/course/… #TurnSafetyOn
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Raising awareness: The deadly risk of drowning for children with autism - WMAR - goo.gl/alerts/BbRNq2 #GoogleAlerts
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Steve Beerman retweeted
RLSS Commonwealth@rlsscw26 Mar 2025
Happy Independence Day to all our lifesaving colleagues in Bangladesh! #commonwealthdrowningprevention #drowningprevention #lifesaving #rlss #bangladesh
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Drownings of eight children under six one summer prompts coroner's investigation - RNZ - goo.gl/alerts/TRxMnt #GoogleAlerts

Drownings of eight children under six one summer prompts coroner's investigation

Warning: This story deals with child drownings and may be upsetting to some people.

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Coroner urges water safety after eight children drowned in one summer - NZ Herald - goo.gl/alerts/1GMnts #GoogleAlerts

‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer

Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.

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