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flag WHO report: 300,000 died from drowning in 2021, highlighting need for prevention measures.

flag The World Health Organization released its first global report on drowning prevention, revealing that 300,000 people died from drowning in 2021, with nearly a quarter being children under four. flag Drowning deaths have dropped 38% since 2000 but remain a major issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. flag The report emphasizes that drowning is preventable and calls for cost-effective measures such as barriers, water safety education, and supervision to save lives.

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