Table 2.
Intentional drowning deaths in Australia by ICD 10 code between 2006 and 2014
| ICD 10 codes | n | % | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional self-harm by drowning | |||
| X71 | 118 | 26.2 | Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion |
| X71.0 | 81 | 18.0 | Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub |
| X71.1-X71.3 | 5 | 1.1 | Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, after jumping into swimming pool, and in natural water |
| X71.8 | 225 | 50.0 | Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in other specified water |
| X71.9 | 6 | 1.3 | Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in unspecified water |
| Total | 435 | 96.7 | |
| Assault by drowning | |||
| X92, X92.0. X92.8 | 15 | 3.3 | Assault by drowning and submersion in bathtub and in other specified water |
| Total for all intentional drowning deaths | 450 | 100.0 | |
Data Source: ABS Cause of Death Unit Record File 2006–2014