Beware of accidents during bathing by elderly people that occur frequently in winter!

Beware of accidents during bathing by elderly people that occur frequently in winter!

Analysis of demographic statistics shows that the number of drowning people in bathtubs at home increased by about 70% in 11 years to 4,804 in 2015. Of these, elderly people (aged 65 and over) account for about 90%, and elderly people need special attention. In 2014, there were 1,442 casualties during bathing, including drowning, in the 23 wards of Tokyo, which tend to occur more frequently in winter. In the past, the number of sudden deaths during bathing has been estimated to be about 19,000.
In order to take a safe bath, be aware of the following points.

（１） Warm the dressing room and bathroom before taking a bath.
（２） The temperature of the hot water should be less than 41 degrees, and the time to immerse in hot water should be up to 10 minutes.
（３） Don't stand up from the bathtub suddenly.
（４） Avoid taking a bath until alcohol is exhausted and immediately after meals.
（５） Be careful as taking a bath after taking a psychiatrist or sleeping pill is dangerous.
（６） Call out to the cohabitants before bathing, and the cohabitants should speak to the bathers when the bathing time is longer than usual.

Beware of accidents during bathing by elderly people that occur frequently in winter! (Consumer Affairs Agency) (PDF: 193KB)