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Drowning Is the Leading Cause of Death in Young Kids. Here’s How to Prevent It
- According to a 2024 CDC report, drowning ranks as the top cause of fatality among U.S. Children between the ages of one and four.
- This follows increasing death rates noted from 2020 to 2022, with a 28% rise in drowning fatalities among children since 2019.
- Most drownings occur at residences, with 80% of cases happening in home pools and 91% involving children younger than 7 years old.
- Formal swim lessons reduce drowning risk by 88% for kids ages 1 to 4, though only 45% of adults have had swim lessons, with notable racial disparities reported.
- Experts stress never leaving children unsupervised near water and always using proper life jackets when boating to prevent drownings.
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What to know about Childhood Drowning Prevention Month
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- As trips to pools and lakes ramp up with the warmer weather, the Department of Children and Family Services reminds people how to prevent childhood drowning. Through all of 2024, 19 children in Illinois lost their lives to accidental drowning, with eight in pools, four in lakes, four in rivers, two in ponds, and one in a bathtub, a DCFS spokesperson said. Of these 19 youths, nine were under the age of five years old, with …
Parents reminded to watch children around water this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is reminding parents to watch their kids around water inside and outside as the summer season is approaching. DFPS says there were 103 children who drowned in Texas last year, two in El Paso. One child drowned in a bathtub, and another child drowned in a backyard pool. As of May 22, 19 children throughout the state have died in a drowning incident this year, no…
Officials Urge Water Safety Ahead of Summer Season
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — May is recognized as National Water Safety Month and as summer approaches and temperatures rise, many Central Texans will be looking for ways to cool off — and taking a swim is often the go-to solution. However, experts warn that it's crucial to stay safe and be prepared before heading into the water. Chris Bradford is the associate executive director of the YMCA in Waco. He says drownings happen more often than people may…
Parents urged to stay vigilant as '100 Deadliest Days of Summer' begin
Norton Children's hospital said Kentucky's rate of unintentional injury deaths for kids up to 14 years old is higher than the national average in that time period. Whether it's a day at the park, in the pool or riding a…
Long Island experts urge parents to prioritize water safety
As Long Island families gear up for another summer of beaches, backyard pools and boating, water safety experts are urging parents and caregivers to take critical steps to prevent drownings—an issue that continues to impact local communities at alarming rates. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children in the United States and Long Island is not immune. In Suffolk County alone, officials reported 10 fatal…
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