Australia's Rising Drowning Rate
More people are drowning on Australian beaches than ever, with some attributing the increase to the loss of compulsory swimming standards for kids.
Last year, the Royal Life Saving's annual drowning report recorded 128 drowning deaths in NSW, the highest number since statistics were first recorded.
- The drowning rate of 1.53 per 100,000 population increased by 25 per cent compared to the 10-year average.
- Most drownings occurred at beaches, with the age group of 25-34 being the most affected.
Half of all children leave primary school in NSW at age 12 unable to swim even 50m!
Surf Life Saving Australia's survey also highlighted a decline in swimming skills as a key contributor to the rising drowning rate.
These statistics are troubling and unacceptable in a modern society that mostly lives on the coast.
Australia's drowning rates should be decreasing, not increasing.
Author's summary: Australia sees a rise in drowning rates.
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