Refugees more likely to drown than other Australians

Refugees have been found to be more likely to drown than others in the community. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

Refugees are much more likely to die from drowning compared to Australians who have grown up learning to swim.

Health outcomes, service use and causes of death for refugees who arrived in Australia between 2000 and 2020 have been investigated in a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.