It is several years since the DDRC collected data looking at the
general health of divers, and over the years diving has become a “sport
for all” and thus open to a greater spectrum of the population. The
DDRC would like to have a better understanding of the current state of
health in recreational divers, as well as smoking, alcohol,
prescription, over the counter, and recreational drug use. The “Health of Divers”
study is an anonymous questionnaire which only takes a few minutes to
complete and will assist DDRC in its valuable work. A trial of this
project took place at the Birmingham Dive Show in October last year and
LIDS in March 2008 and the response from divers was enthusiastic; so
please take part. Gaining a better understanding of the state of
health in divers generally will enable DDRC to help divers dive more
safely.
Please download the questionnaires and post the completed questionnaire back to us at DDRC:
For the attention of: Marguerite St Leger Dowse
DDRC
Hyperbaric Medical Centre
Tamar Science Park
Research Way
Plymouth PL6 8BU
