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Drowning Data Reports
Analysing drowning data is an important aspect of Royal Life Saving’s research
Aside from producing a National Drowning Report every year, Royal Life Saving maintains a comprehensive drowning database that is regularly updated against coronial records. This database is interrogated to produce reports on different topics such as drowning in different age groups, at particular aquatic locations and whilst undertaking specific activities. In this section you can download reports compiled with the use of drowning data.
Drowning Data Reports
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A 10 Year National Review of Lake, Dam and Lagoon Drowning Deaths (10.9 MB)
- Published date
- 17/04/2020
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Trends in Child Drowning Over the Last 25 Years (1.9 MB)
- Published date
- 22/10/2018
- Description
- This study outlines the burden of drowning among children 0-4 years in Australia over the last 25 years including both fatal and non-fatal drowning. Risk factors are identified and prevention strategies discussed
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A 10 Year National Study of Overseas Born Drowning Deaths (4.1 MB)
- Published date
- 19/09/2018
- Description
- The aims of this study are to determine the burden of drowning among high - risk populations, specifically those from culturally diverse populations and, to identify key risk factors to better inform drowning prevention strategies for these populations.
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NSW Child Drowning Report - A 15 year analysis of casual factors for fatal drowning of children under 5 years in private swimming pools (3.2 MB)
- Published date
- 13/07/2018
- Description
- An analysis of 15 years (2002/03-2016/17) of data into child drowning deaths in private swimming pools in New South Wales. The report examines causal factors leading to drowning among children under five years
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A 10 Year Analysis of Drowning in Aquatic Facilities (3.9 MB)
- Published date
- 17/04/2018
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Drowning in NSW Waterways - Men Aged 25 to 34 Years (5.2 MB)
- Published date
- 19/07/2017
- Description
- This report analyses the circumstances of drowning deaths among males aged 25-34 years in New South Wales between 1 July 2005 and 30 June 2015
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Respect the River - NSW Rivers Research Report (4.5 MB)
- Published date
- 23/10/2017
- Description
- In order to gain a greater understanding of drowning deaths in NSW, four rivers (Hawkesbury River, Macquarie River, Murrumbidgee River and Nepean River) were investigated. This report will identify key trends related to demographics, time of drowning deaths, location, activity and important risk factors.
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A 13 Year National Study of Non-fatal Drowning in Australia (4.8 MB)
- Published date
- 29/06/2017
- Description
- The latest research by Royal Life Saving - Australia, with support from Surf Life Saving Australia and the Australian Government shows that 6,158 people were hospitalised in Australia as a result of a non-fatal drowning incident between 1 July 2002 and 30 June 2015.
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Royal Life Saving NSW Boating and Watercraft Central Coast and Hunter Report (614.1 KB)
- Published date
- 10/02/2017
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Royal Life Saving Boating and Watercraft Drowning Deaths: A 10 Year Analysis Report (3.9 MB)
- Published date
- 13/12/2016
- Description
- This report analyses all unintentional drowning deaths related to boating and watercraft that have occurred over the past 10 financial years from 2005-06 to 2014-15.
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Young Men and Drowning: An Analysis of Drowning Deaths Among Men Aged 25-34 Years (3.8 MB)
- Published date
- 22/06/2016
- Description
- A 10 year analysis of drowning in men aged 25-34 years in Australia. This report covers the period from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2015 and includes the circumstances of drowning deaths in this demographic as well as important risk factors.
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Royal Life Saving New South Wales Child Drowning Report (2.9 MB)
- Published date
- 27/04/2016
- Description
- An analysis of 13 years (2002-03 to 2014-15) of data into children under 5 drowning deaths in private swimming pools in New South Wales, examining causal factors leading to fatal drowning
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Royal Life Saving Murray River Report 2015 (2.5 MB)
- Published date
- 22/10/2015
- Description
- Analysis of the drowning cases known to have occurred on the Murray River between 1 July 2002 and 30 June 2015
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Drowning Deaths in Older People (2.2 MB)
- Published date
- 24/11/2014
- Description
- A 10 year analysis of drowning in people aged 50 years and over in Australia. This report covers from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2012.
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Drowning Deaths in Australian Rivers (1.7 MB)
- Published date
- 20/05/2014
- Description
- This report provides a detailed analysis of all drowning deaths in Australian rivers, creeks and streams between 1 July 2002 and 30 June 2012.
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A 10 year analysis of drowning in children and adolescents aged 5-19 years in Australia: The forgotten 50% (1.8 MB)
- Published date
- 18/12/2013
- Description
- This report provides a comprehensive analysis of fatal drowning in children aged 0-19 years in Australia between 1 July 2002 and 30 June 2012.
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Northern Territory 9 Year Drowning Report. A Call for Change (2.5 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths that have occurred in the Northern Territory between July 2002 and June 2011.
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Child Drowning - Evidence for a newly recognized cause of child mortality in low and middle income countries in Asia (1.2 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines the findings of research that commenced in 2001 using large-scale surveys featuring direct interviews at households in communities. These surveys demonstrated that drowning is a leading cause of death in childhood after infancy in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China (one province and the capital, Beijing), Thailand and Viet Nam.
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Drowning Deaths - Rural and Remote Australia (2.0 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths of residents of rural and remote locations and people who visit rural and remote locations.
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Analysis of Drowning in Australia and Pilot Analysis of Near-Drowning in New South Wales (1.5 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report analyses the patterns of occurrence of drowning in Australia and near-drowning in New South Wales over the period 1992 to 1998 using existing data sources.