38,000 preventable drowning deaths occurred in India in 2022; UN releases guidelines to address crisis.
38,000 preventable drowning deaths occurred in India in 2022, accounting for 9% of all deaths. The UN has released five guidelines to address this crisis, emphasizing barriers to water access, safe areas, swimming/water safety skills, rescue techniques, and safe boating/flood risk management. These measures aim to raise awareness and prevent accidental drowning, particularly among young individuals aged 1-24.
August 02, 2024
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