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Article: Fed: National drowning fatalities 2003/04
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- AAP General News (Australia)
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- November 23, 2004
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AAP General News (Australia)
11-23-2004
Fed: National drowning fatalities 2003/04
Following are key figures from the Royal Life Saving Society Australia national drowning
report for the 12 months to June 30, 2004:
Children 0-5 years:
- 40 children drowned, making up 14 per cent of total drowning deaths
- 27 (68 per cent) were males
- 18 (45 per cent) drowned in swimming pools
- 19 (62 per cent) fell or wandered into water prior to drowning
Children 6-14 years:
- Eight children drowned, making up three per cent of total drowning deaths
- Four (50 per cent) were males
- Four (50 per cent) drowned in rivers
- Five (63 per cent) fell or wandered into water prior to ...