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Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old. Learn More ». Our new graphic illustrates the many risk factor of childhood drowning in the U.S. that occur in lakes, rivers, ponds, oceans and other types of open water.
- Water and Drowning
Safe Kids drowning research reveals the places kids drown...
- Water and Drowning
Safe Kids drowning research reveals the places kids drown (at home, at pools, in open water), and what age group is most at risk for each of those places.
Every year in the US, 3,572 people die from drowning. Nine hundred and forty-five of them are children. Children account for one out of four drowning deaths. This infographic from the Children's Safety Network covers the demographics of drownings, locations of drownings, near drowning, and prevention. Swim safely this summer!
Approximately 900 children and adolescents ages 0-19 died from unintentional drowning each year. That is an average of 3 drowning deaths per day. American Indian/Alaska Native and Black children were significantly more likely to drown compared to White, Asian, or Hispanic children.
16 Οκτ 2024 · More children ages 1–4 die from drowning than any other cause of death. Drowning happens in seconds and is often silent. Drowning can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. You can prevent drowning. Supervise children when they are near water. Learn basic swimming and water safety skills.
The Most Dangerous Locations Vary by Age. Children younger than 1 year old are more likely to drown at home. For children younger than 5, 87% of drowning fatalities happen in home pools or hot tubs. Most take place in pools owned by family, friends or relatives.
Every year in the U.S., nearly 900 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 die from unintentional drowning. This infographic highlights disparities in drowning deaths, risk factors that affect all children and adolescents, and a multilayered approach to drowning prevention.
