4,500 drowning deaths per year in the US, a 500-death increase since 2019; CDC reports.

Drowning deaths are on the rise, particularly among children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 4,500 drowning deaths per year in the US, a 500-death increase since 2019. To help prevent drowning, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and American Red Cross advise homeowners to follow safety tips such as not using phones for reading, texting, or playing games near the pool, having a phone close by for emergencies, checking the pool if a child is missing, and teaching children to stay away from drains.

June 25, 2024
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