Drownings in New Zealand 1977–92. Distribution of cases identified by electronic search on the word “drown” according to assigned E codes
| Assigned E codes | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Drowning codes | |
| E830 Accident to watercraft causing submersion | 412 (17.8) |
| E832 Other accidental submersion or drowning in water transport accident | 9 (4.3) |
| E910 Accidental drowning and submersion | 1024 (44.1) |
| E954 Suicide and self inflicted injury by submersion (drowning) | 277 (11.0) |
| E964 Assault by submersion (drowning) | 7 (0.3) |
| E984 Submersion (drowning) undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted | 94 (4.0) |
| Subtotal | 1913 (82.4) |
| Non-drowning codes | |
| E810–E819 Motor vehicle traffic accidents | 264 (11.4) |
| E820–E825 Motor vehicle non traffic accidents | 16 (0.7) |
| E831, E833–E838 Water transport accidents | 16 (0.7) |
| E840–E848 Air and space transport accidents | 16 (0.7) |
| E880–E888 Accidental falls | 19 (0.8) |
| E900–E909 Accidents due to natural and environmental factors | 12 (0.5) |
| E950–E953, E955–E959 Suicide and self inflicted injury | 30 (1.3) |
| Others | 35 (1.5) |
| Subtotal | 408 (17.6) |
| Total | 2321 (100.0) |