Drownings in New Zealand 1977–92. Distribution of “other” drownings by common three digit E codes
| Assigned E codes | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| E816 Motor vehicle traffic accident due to loss of control, without collision on the highway | 220 (53.9) |
| E815 Other motor vehicle traffic accident involving collision on the highway | 31 (7.6) |
| E957 Suicide and self inflicted injuries by jumping from a high place | 22 (5.4) |
| E825 Other motor vehicle non-traffic accident of other and unspecified nature | 14 (3.4) |
| E838 Other and unspecified water transport | 11 (2.7) |
| E884 Other fall from one level to another | 11 (2.7) |
| E841 Accident to powered aircraft, other, and unspecified | 10 (2.5) |
| Miscellaneous (none greater than n=9) | 89 (21.8) |
| Total | 408 (100.0) |