Drowning rates in the United States are on the rise after decades of decline, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"Drownings are preventable with constant adult supervision in and around the water, including at home. Our goal is to protect children from drowning in Hawai‘i." ...
Safety for residents and visitors alike is top of mind at the 7th annual Visitor Public Safety Conference in Honolulu.
According to the CDC, drowning deaths are on the rise ... risks of drowning through education and community outreach on drowning prevention, we still need emergency preparedness training that ...
Dr Debra Houry, Chief Medical Officer at the CDC, said in May that drowning 'can happen to anyone any time water is present.' ...
according to the CDC. Katchmarchi, of the drowning prevention alliance, said no one single element will prevent drownings — life jackets, parental supervision, an the ability to swim all matter.
The authors argue that as climate change continues to affect weather patterns and water safety, it is essential to integrate these risks into drowning prevention strategies, particularly in ...
While most countries in the region have comprehensive drowning prevention strategies, much more needs to be done. Drowning is the third leading cause of death for children aged 5–14 years ...