US EditionDrowning Is the Leading Cause of Death in Young Kids. Here’s How to Prevent It
- Dr. Leana Wen emphasized that, according to a 2024 CDC report, drowning is the top reason for fatalities among children between the ages of one and four in the United States.
- This trend followed an increase in drowning death rates by 28% from 2019 to 2022, with higher rates in 2020, 2021, and 2022 compared to 2019, according to the CDC.
- The CDC and Consumer Product Safety Commission reports show that 80% of child drownings happen at residences, mostly backyard pools, affecting mostly children younger than 7, and revealing racial disparities.
- Formal swim lessons reduce drowning risk by 88% for ages 1 to 4, yet only 45% of adults have had swim lessons, with wide racial differences, and 85% of boating drowning victims in 2022 were not wearing life jackets.
- Wen stressed never leaving children unsupervised near water and always supervising them directly, while also sharing a personal experience that led her to learn water safety to better protect her young children.
20 Articles
20 Articles
What to know about Childhood Drowning Prevention Month
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- As trips to pools and lakes ramp up with the warmer weather, the Department of Children and Family Services reminds people how to prevent childhood drowning. Through all of 2024, 19 children in Illinois lost their lives to accidental drowning, with eight in pools, four in lakes, four in rivers, two in ponds, and one in a bathtub, a DCFS spokesperson said. Of these 19 youths, nine were under the age of five years old, with …
Parents reminded to watch children around water this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is reminding parents to watch their kids around water inside and outside as the summer season is approaching. DFPS says there were 103 children who drowned in Texas last year, two in El Paso. One child drowned in a bathtub, and another child drowned in a backyard pool. As of May 22, 19 children throughout the state have died in a drowning incident this year, no…
Officials Urge Water Safety Ahead of Summer Season
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — May is recognized as National Water Safety Month and as summer approaches and temperatures rise, many Central Texans will be looking for ways to cool off — and taking a swim is often the go-to solution. However, experts warn that it's crucial to stay safe and be prepared before heading into the water. Chris Bradford is the associate executive director of the YMCA in Waco. He says drownings happen more often than people may…
Parents urged to stay vigilant as '100 Deadliest Days of Summer' begin
Norton Children's hospital said Kentucky's rate of unintentional injury deaths for kids up to 14 years old is higher than the national average in that time period. Whether it's a day at the park, in the pool or riding a…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 89% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
