This stream focuses on high quality and innovative drowning focused research from across a range of disciplines and subjects. Research is not restricted to drowning and covers other water related issues.

The stream has been divided into the following areas to provide further guidance to participants, speakers and conference partners;

• The global burden of drowning
• The public health response to drowning
• Advancing the science of drowning prevention
• Drowning epidemiology
• Injury prevention research
• Health education and promotion
• Research into communities at risk
• Role of governments in drowning prevention

With an increasing flow of drowning related research being published, this area of the program will be both interesting and competitive. Enquires and suggestions are welcome ahead of the abstract submission process.

We plan to feature and highlight emerging research in the lead up to the conference through the news service and knowledgebase on this site. Researchers who wish to have their research highlighted in news or the knowledgebase please contact us.