Men comprise 82% of Australia's drowning deaths, highlighting issues with risky behaviors and safety knowledge.

Men account for 82% of Australia's drowning deaths, with 266 out of 323 deaths in 2023/24 being men. Contributing factors include risky behaviors like alcohol consumption, overestimating swimming abilities, and a lack of proper safety knowledge, especially among overseas-born men. Strategies to improve water safety awareness and education are essential to reduce these incidents.

December 30, 2024
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