Maternal Deaths in NSW (2000–2006) from Nonmedical Causes (Suicide and Trauma) in the First Year following Birth
Table 2
Principal cause of death for all deaths associated with trauma.
Cause of death
%
Mental health comorbidity
Substance abuse
Mental health and/or substance abuse
Intentional self-harm (includes drowning, jumping from high place, lying in front of moving object, inhalation of vapours (carbon monoxide), hanging/strangulation/suffocation, overdose, and gunshot)
31%
15
40%
33%
73%
Accidental injury (includes drowning, firearm discharge, poisoning by alcohol or other drugs, and unspecified/unknown)
31%
15
33%
40%
73%
Transport accidents (includes driver, passenger, pedestrian, and other vehicular incidents)