Drowning and other injuries related to aquatic activities at ages 55 years and older in Australia
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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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>.