Abstract
Peden et al explored trends in fatal child drowning in three high-income countries.1 Drowning rates were reduced between 2005 and 2014 in both Australia and Canada, but New Zealand reported a slight rise, driven by increased drowning among adolescent females. Reductions of about 50% were seen among children below the age of five, who have historically faced the greatest risk of drowning. The authors concluded that this had been a result of research, education and mandatory pool fencing. However, they stress that efforts are now needed to reduce drowning among adolescents, particularly females, and indigenous children Staffan Janson comments on the findings.2.
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