Swimming Against the Current: Understanding Drowning Disparities in the Black Community
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Swimming Against the Current: Understanding Drowning Disparities in the Black Community
As the summer heats up, the need to cool off is universal. Families flock to beaches, pools, and waterfronts across the city, highlighting just how essential water safety is—particularly in the Black community.According to the CDC, more than 4,500 people drowned annually between 2020 and 2022. In that same period, drowning rates rose by 28% among Black Americans. Black children are more than twice as likely to drown as white children—and the dis…
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