- There are nearly 4,000 people in the U.S. who die as a result of drowning every year
- Drowning is the most common cause of unintentional death for children ages of 1-4.
- For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second most common cause of unintentional death.
Why is drowning so common?
There are simple safety measures that can be take to reduce the risk of drowning. Unfortunately, these precautions are frequently neglected, leading to death and serious injury.
Some of the conditions that put swimmers at risk of drowning include:
- Failure to adhere to local ordinances or state laws
- Improper barriers around the pool
- Improper lighting
- Improper maintenance
- Inadequate supervision of swimming and diving
- Inadequate warning signs or lack of warning signs
- Lack of depth markers
- Lack of safety equipment
- Unrestricted access to pools or other water facilities
- Hotels / resorts
- Cruise ships
- Lakes
- Homes
- Apartment buildings
- Camps
- Water parks
Drowning and near-drowning incidents happen in a wide range of settings:
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