This explainer includes info on fatal drowning trends over the past two decades; recent reports on disparities in fatal drowning rates among Black, Alaska Native and American Indian youth; the role of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic; and research on prevention.
More than 4,000 people die from unintentional drowning in the U.S. every year, an average of 11 people per day. The problem is especially serious in children between the ages of 1 and 4, in whom drowning is the single leading cause of death.
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As summer arrives and pools begin to open, ensuring your family's safety around water is crucial. Despite ongoing efforts, an average of 11 people tragically drown each day in the United States. Many more are affected by the trauma of nonfatal drowning incidents. Alarmingly, drowning deaths have been on the rise in recent years. From
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