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released: 5 May 2009 author: Harrison J, Kreisfield R & Henley G

A little over one-quarter of all drowning deaths in Australia and one eighth of hospitalised non-fatal drowning cases occur at ages 55 years and older. This report describes the occurrence of such cases during several years (nine for deaths and five for hospitalised cases). It also describes hospitalised non-drowning injuries in relation to aquatic activities and places.

ISSN 1833-024X; Cat. no. INJCAT 125; 14pp.; INTERNET ONLY

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Publication table of contents

  • Body sections
    • Key findings
    • Executive Summary
    • Introduction
    • Terms and concepts
      • Drowning and near drowning
      • Water (or aquatic) safety
    • Drowning at ages 55 years and older in Australia
    • Deaths by drowning
    • Hospitalisation due to non-fatal drowning
    • Drowning and other injury related to aquatic activities and places
    • Aquatic places of occurrence
    • Aquatic activities when injury occurred
    • Aquatic external causes of injury
    • Further information from NISU on this topic
    • Data Issues
      • Case selection criteria
    • References

Recommended citation

Harrison J, Kreisfield R & Henley G 2009. Drowning and other injuries related to aquatic activities at ages 55 years and older in Australia. NISU briefing no. 15. Cat. no. INJCAT 125. Canberra: AIHW. Viewed 13 January 2013 <http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=6442468242>.