Position Statements
The Australasian Injury Prevention Network has developed statements on key injury issues, populations impacted by injury and issues driven by our membership.
Our position papers outline key data related to injury in Australia and New Zealand, links to related resources as well as our recommendations for action.
This position statement aims to address the prevention of unintentional overdoses in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Overdose occurs when there is more of a drug in the body than can be tolerated, leading to injury or death.
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Globally falls are the second highest cause of unintentional injury deaths, making it a significant public health problem.
Alcohol and Injury (2022)
Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for many injury areas.
Child Drowning (2020)
Globally, children aged 1-4 years are the group most vulnerable to drowning.
Quad Bike Injury (2021)
Quad bike related incidents are one of the most common mechanisms for serious and fatal injury on Australian and New Zealand farms.
Consumer Product Safety
In 2019 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) estimated that there are around 780 deaths and 52,000 injuries per year from consumer products
