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THE ISSUE
There are 3,960 fatal drownings every year in the US.
Children ages 1-4 have the highest drowning rates. (CDC)
Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. (WHO)
Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death for teenagers (CDC)
Nearly 80% of people who die from drowning are male (CDC)
88% of drownings occur with at least one adult present
67% of black children have little to no swimming ability
(USA Swimming)
For every one child that dies from drowning, another eight receives emergency medical care for non-drowning (CDC)
DROWNING IS MORE LIKELY WHEN:
There is a lack of swimming ability.
You are NOT wearing a life jacket. 86% of boating-related deaths from drowning were not wearing life jackets.
Up to 70% of teen and adult drownings include alcohol.
LACK OF CLOSE SUPERVISION
Drowning can happen in as little as 60 seconds.
Even with a lifeguard on duty, children and adults can drown.
LOCATION
Bathtub drownings are most likely among infants.
Swimming pool drownings are most likely among children ages 1-4.
Lakes, rivers, and ocean drownings are most likely among people ages 15 and older.
LEARN MORE
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Importance of CPR
Drowning Education
Infant Swim Resource (ISR)
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