Table 1

Cross classification of submersion victims in Washington State newspapers, death certificate files, and computerized hospital records, 1993–98; values are number (%)

Victims reported in newspapers
Victims in death files
Yes No Total
Yes514 (52) 573 (64)1087 (58)
No469 (48) 318 (36) 787 (42)
Total983 (100) 891 (100)1874 (100)
Victims in hospital data
Yes No Total
Yes119 (25) 968 (69)1087 (58)
No352 (75) 435 (31) 787 (42)
Total471 (100)1403 (100)1874 (100)