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- THE SKILLS PROFILE OF THE PORTUGUESE LIFEGUARDPublication . Santiago, Paulo Miguel Pinto MoreiraDrowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death worldwide; there are an estimated 372 000 drowning deaths every year. Drowning is quick and silent and it can occur in less than a minute. It is already considered a public health problem. The lifeguard's action can be regarded as a significant contribution to a change in this reality. However, in order to intervene safely, the lifeguard must possess a set of technical, physical and psychological skills that enable an effective rescue