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September 27, 2025

Epidemiology of fatal and non-fatal unintentional childhood drowning in Malaysia-analyses of hospital-based registry data from 2000 to 2022.

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HAHamidah AliasMGMalanashita GanesonMHMohammed Hamid

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Overview

Analysis of hospital-based registry data shows rising fatality rates in childhood drowning cases in Malaysia, indicating urgent need for preventive measures.

Key Points

  • The overall case fatality rate for childhood drowning in Malaysia was 3.7%, with significant variability across demographics.
  • Incidence rates were highest among boys aged 0-9, particularly in the East Coast and Borneo regions of Malaysia.
  • Natural water sources and swimming pools were the most common sites of drowning, with 84% of cases having unspecified locations.
  • The report highlights the need for improved data collection and preventive strategies to address childhood drowning incidents.

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Alias et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7cc66eebfec0fc5238a3dhttps://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/fmaf038
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