Patterns of drowning in Australia, 1992-1997

• Published in: Medical journal of Australia Vol. 171; no. 11-12; p. 587
• Main Author: Mackie, I J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Australia 01.12.1999
• Subjects: Accidents - mortality; Accidents, Home - mortality; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Australia - epidemiology; Child; Child, Preschool; Drowning - mortality; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Middle Aged; Ships; Australia

To determine patterns of victims, circumstances and locations of drownings in Australia in 1992-1997, inclusive. Population figures and available details of all drownings were obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Accidental non-boating drownings (ICD E910), boating incidents (E830-832)...