In the past 20 years, dive injuries and fatalities declined even as participation in scuba diving increased. This decline can be attributed to better training, equipment, research and access to health care. With the increase in participation there exists a need for continued improvement in diver safety. DAN's research is an important part of the effort to enhance divers' understanding of the risks, promote better protocols and raise safety awareness in the dive community.
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