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

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

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NISU briefing no. 15

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.

Authored by Harrison J, Kreisfield R & Henley G.

Published 5 May 2009; ISSN 1833-024X; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 125; 14pp.; INTERNET ONLY

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  • Body sections
    • Key findings (HTML)
    • 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