Exploring Flood-Related Unintentional Fatal Drowning of Children and Adolescents Aged 0–19 Years in Australia

Disasters, such as flooding, are predicted to increase. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death during times of flood. This study examined the little explored topic of child drowning during floods, with the aim of identifying risk factors to inform prevention strategies. A retrospective, tota...

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Main Authors: Amy E. Peden, Richard C. Franklin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Safety
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/5/3/46