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Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs Research Completed

Title

Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs

Lead Author

Purnell, M. Dr & McNoe, B.

Organisation(s)

ACC, University of Otago

Publication Year

2008

Publisher

Accident Compensation Corporation

Contacts

Mrs Bronwen McNoe (Research Fellow) University of Otago: bronwen.mcnoe@ipru.otago.ac.nz

Dr Melissa Purnell University of Otago: melissa.purnell@ipru.otago.ac.nz

www.acc.co.nz

ACC Drowning Prevention strategy and further information: www.acc.co.nz/preventing-injuries/injury-prevention-strategies/drowning-prevention-strategy/index.htm

Abstract

Background

Death by drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in New Zealand1. In 2005, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched the Drowning Prevention Strategy to co-ordinate the efforts of those involved in water safety and establish a water safety culture in New Zealand. This program of research was commissioned by ACC to help achieve the objectives of the first five years of the Strategy. Objective
The main objective of this program of research was to provide a systematic review and horizon scan of the scientific and grey literature on drowning risk factors, drowning prevention interventions and barriers to drowning prevention interventions for the period 2004 – present, together with an international comparison of water safety policies and programmes in countries similar to New Zealand.

Keywords:

Drowning, Marine, Boat, Drowning prevention, Safety, Injuries, Risk, Swimming, Swimming pool patrons, water sports

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Areas of Focus

Settings (location)

Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)

Coast and beach, Rivers and lakes, Travel and Transport