The Lifesaving Society conducts drowning research to support its work in the prevention of water-related injuries and fatalities. The collection and analysis of data provides an information base for the development of programs, safety promotion strategies and drowning prevention strategies. The information also provides an educational tool and information base for the Society's customers and instructors, governments, other organizations and the general public.

Conducting annual drowning research enables the Society to focus its Water Smart^® drowning prevention efforts on people most at risk (like men fishing in small boats) or those who can make a significant difference (such as parents of young children).

The National Drowning Report, 2012 Edition
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The National Drowning Report, 2011 Edition
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Related charts:

Drowning: Trend
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Drowning: Canada
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Canada-Wide Fatalities
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Drowning: Ages
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Drowning: Seasons
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Drowning: Provinces/Territories, Death Rates
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Drowning: Settings
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Drowning: Activities
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Boating Deaths: Vessel Type
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Boating Deaths
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The Lifesaving Society's National Drowning Report is available in PDF. Also available are the National Boating Fatalities Report and Boating Fatalities Special Report.

The National Drowning Report 2000, Edition
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Articles of interest:

National Boating Fatalities Report, 2003 Edition
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Boating Fatalities Special Report, 2000 Edition
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In recent years, the Society has been analyzing research data to determine drowning trends on which to base our programs, safety promotions and drowning prevention strategies. The following PDF files provide access to the current National Drowning Trends Reports.

National Drowning Trends 1992-2001
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National Drowning Trends 1991-2000
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National Drowning Trends Report - Trends since 1990
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