The figures for the average number of deaths from mountaineering in each decade since 1900 reflect the big increase in the numbers climbing since the 1950s. The reasons for the decline in the number of deaths since the 1980s are less clear. Factors which may have had an influence include better equipment, heightened publicity about risks, and improved rescue services.
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Source: New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
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