Australia; WA
A survey of young Aussies has identified factors that mean some people are more likely to swim after drinking alcohol - a risk factor for fatal and non-fatal drowning. The study found that people who had more unhealthy and risky alcohol use were also more likely to have swum after drinking. It found that young people who were more resistant to peer influence and those who sought out excitement and new experiences were more likely to have swum after drinking. The authors say these people may have a lower perceived susceptibility to drowning. In contrast, young people who had never swum after drinking alcohol were more likely to consider the seriousness of something going wrong.
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