Objective The aim of this study is to characterise Australian coastal drowning trends and
evaluate impact of exposure on drowning risk. Methods Descriptive epidemiological …

Background On average 122 coastal drownings deaths are recorded in Australia every year.
Typically, young adult beachgoers (15–34 years old), many of whom were born overseas …

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a science-based beach safety presentation given to
multiple audiences in Sydney, NSW, Australia. A total of 383 attendees aged 14 years and …

Sandy beaches offer numerous health and well-being benefits, but engaging in water-based
recreational activities also exposes beachgoers to risks from natural hazards, such as rip …

Coastal locations are a leading contributor to the global drowning burden. Despite being a
known risk-reduction measure, a significant proportion of beachgoers continue to bathe …

Most drowning deaths on Australian beaches occur in locations not patrolled by lifeguards.
At patrolled locations, where lifeguards supervise flagged areas in which beachgoers are …

Despite reduced drowning incidence at lifeguard patrolled beaches, 71 drowning fatalities
occurred on Australian beaches last year (2021–2022). Prevailing drowning prevention …

Every year people drown while visiting coastal beaches. Increasingly, studies indicate that
bystanders play a critical role in rescuing people from drowning. However, very limited …

Beaches are highly attractive environments providing a wealth of recreational services.
However, many people drown unintentionally on beaches worldwide. In the face of these …

Among many coastal hazards, rip currents have gradually become one of the most
noticeable hazards. Studies have demonstrated that most drowning accidents at beaches …