Drownings (Hansard, 21 October 1985)

HC Deb 21 October 1985 vol 84 cc48-9W 49W

§ Mr. Skinner
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of deaths from drowning in the following age groups in 1984: (a) under five years, (b) five to 14 years, (c) 15 to 25 years, (d) 25 to 40 years, (e) 40 to 55 years, (f) 55 to 65 years, (g) 65 to 75 years and (h) over 75 years.

§ Mr. Whitney
The information is given in the table.

Deaths from Drowning in England and Wales. 1984 (ICD (9)¹^* Code 994.1)

Age groups (in years) Males Females Total

All 582 389 971

0–4 30 9 39

5–14 28 5 33

15–24 89 14 103

25–39 100 38 138

40–54 118 61 179

55–64 90 89 179

65–74 75 97 172

75 and over 52 76 128

^* International Classification of Diseases (9th Revision)

Deaths from Drowning in England and Wales. 1984 (ICD (9)¹^* Code 994.1)
Age groups (in years)	Males	Females	Total
All	582	389	971
0–4	30	9	39
5–14	28	5	33
15–24	89	14	103
25–39	100	38	138
40–54	118	61	179
55–64	90	89	179
65–74	75	97	172
75 and over	52	76	128
^* International Classification of Diseases (9th Revision)