Publication catalogue list

7,820 injury deaths in 2002

Injury issues monitor no. 32

In this issue: 2002 injury deaths; conference report: Mackay 2004; injury mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Queensland safe communities; injury in the gay and lesbian community; injury caused by mangoes; falls prevention in hospitals and residential aged care facilities; Safe Communities Foundation; ICECI in the real world; from the Coroner; SCI Register Workshop; 8th World Injury Conference; National Injury Prevention Plan Update; SIPP Communique; mortality among Korean war veterans; falls prevention exercise manual.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 10 March 2005; ISSN 1039-4885; AIHW cat. no. INJ 71; 24pp.; INTERNET ONLY

A guide to statistical methods for injury surveillance

Injury technical paper series no. 5

The aim of this report is to provide a systematic guide on how to report injury in a methodologically robust manner. It was specifically designed for NISU staff. The report draws on a wide range of data sources and draws them together with practical examples pertinent to the injury field.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 14 July 2005; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 477 0; AIHW cat. no. INJ 72; 108pp.; OUT OF PRINT

A review of suicide statistics in Australia

Injury research and statistics series no. 49

A review of suicide statistics in Australia is a detailed report on the statistical processes used to track national suicide rates. Suicide is a matter of considerable public interest and policy significance so reliable statistical information on suicide occurrence is important. This report examines in detail the current methodologies used to track suicide rates, identifying issues with the process of suicide reporting and the extent of, and reason for, any under-enumeration of suicide. Revised estimates are provided and the report provides advice for the future statistical monitoring of suicide and self harm in Australia. This report provides a unique insight into the limitations of current data on suicide rates.

Authored by Elnour A, Harrison J & Pointer S.

Published 28 July 2009; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 911 9; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 121; 114pp.; $27.00

A review of the needs and opportunities for the surveillance of spinal cord injury

This study investigates the demand for information on spinal cord injury occurrence and ways in which it could be satisfied.

Authored by Blumer C.

Published 1 April 1995; ISBN-13 978 0 642 22747 8; 82pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples injury related hospitalisations 1991-92: a comparative overview

Only available on the NISU website, not available in printed format.

Authored by Moller J, Dolinis J & Cripps R.

Published 30 June 1992; AIHW cat. no. INJ 4; INTERNET ONLY

Accidental poisoning of preschool children from medicinal substances, Australia

Injury research and statistics series no. 9

The most common agent of poisoning amongst preschoolers admitted to hospital in Australia was the group of aromatic analgesics including paracetamol. However, the more important agents, in terms of health burden, were anticoagulant medications, tranquillisers, barbiturates and antipsychotic and neuroepileptic medications. Thankfully, very few preschoolers die from medical poisoning in Australia. The low severity of medicinal poisonings could reflect the effectiveness of the legislative controls on the availability of poisons in Australia. The hospitalisation rate of preschoolers from medicinal poisoning was higher in rural and remote areas than in urban areas. This result does not seem to reflect differential hospital admission practices, because there were no significant differences in the length of stay distributions by area. It is likely to reflect a higher incidence of poisoning in rural and remote areas.

Authored by O'Connor P.

Published 14 March 2002; ISSN 1444 3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 171 7; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 39; 51pp.; FREE

Accidental poisoning of preschool children from nonmedicinal substances, Australia

Injury research and statistics series no. 3

Poisoning of children aged 0-4 years from nonmedicinal substances is very rarely a cause of death in Australia. Although poisoning from such substances is a common cause of admission to hospital for this age group, few cases require any surgical or other procedures and length of stay is almost always very short. The incidence rate of poisoning of preschoolers from nonmedicinal substances, based on hospitalisation, was higher in the country than in the city, particularly from rodenticides and 'other plants', but also from detergents, shampoos, other cleaning and polishing agents, petrol, etc. This is the first time such differentials have been reported in the medical literature. Rodenticide poisonings are discussed in some detail as they are common and potentially severe.

Authored by O'Connor P.

Published 1 January 2000; ISSN 1444 3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 063 5; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 29; 27pp.; FREE

Alcohol and water safety

Injury issues monitor no. 27

In this issue... Alcohol and water safety; Reflections on the Perth Conference; Injury in the Asia-Pacific Region; Conference photos; New ATSI Health Statistics Unit; New on the RCIS website; Injury in Bangladesh; World Health Day 2004; AIPN Report; Suicide risk factors in Bangalore, India; Suicide among young Samoans; Eye Safety Project, Bangladesh; New staff at RCIS; Childhood injury prevention in Vietnam; Suicide and risk-taking deaths of children and young people; SIPP Communique.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 26 June 2003; ISSN 1039 4885; AIHW cat. no. INJ 53; 20pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Alcohol and water safety, national alcohol strategy 2001 to 2003-04

This report was prepared in response to an invitation to examine the role of alcohol in drowning and other types of injury associated with recreational aquatic activities. The purpose of this report is to collate available information, including new sources, to support priority setting and policy formulation.

Authored by Harrison J & Steenkamp M.

Published 1 January 2003; ISBN-13 978 0 642 82200 0; 97pp.; FREE

Alcohol and work: patterns of use, workplace culture and safety

Injury research and statistics series no. 28

Little is known regarding the alcohol consumption patterns of the Australian workforce and the impact these patterns have on workplace safety, workplace productivity and workers' wellbeing. This report addresses this lack of knowledge, and is one of the most comprehensive examinations of the role of alcohol in the Australian workplace.

Authored by AIHW National Injury Surveillance Unit.

Published 28 June 2006; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 578 4; AIHW cat. no. INJ 82; 180pp.; $50.00