Burden for Preventing Drownings in Hawaii Falls on Counties — and Residents
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Burden for preventing drownings in Hawaii falls on counties — and residents
Hawaii has the second highest rate of resident drownings in the nation, but there’s been no serious statewide effort to address the problem. Instead, ocean safety efforts are left up to individual counties, leading to big disparities in drowning prevention…
With the arrival of summer, drownings in people over 60 years of age become more frequent, especially in beaches, rivers and swimming pools. In 2024, 471 people died in Spain because of this cause and an important part were older adults. Only in May 2025, 44 deaths were recorded, which has led experts to insist on simple but effective preventive measures.One of the main causes is unexpected fatigue. Many older people overestimate their physical …
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Burden For Preventing Drownings In Hawaiʻi Falls On Counties — And Residents Ocean safety efforts are left up to individual counties, leading to big disparities in drowning prevention across the islands. The state does little to help them.
Burden For Preventing Drownings In Hawaiʻi Falls On Counties — And Residents
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