Update on unintentional drowning
An analysis of VISS data on drowning revelaed that children under 5 accounted for 22% of deaths and 45% of near-drownings. Home pools and spas followed by baths and ponds were the most frequent locations. From 1st July 1997 all exisiting swimming pools and spas in Australia will be required to have safety barriers.
Record #:
3313
Date:
1997
Format:
Journal Article
Author:
Ashby, Karen
Corp:
VISS
Source:
Hazard
Citation:
30mar97
Keywords:
WATER SAFETY;VISS;POOL FENCES
Identity:
aus
Location:
p
Class:
E110
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