According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 400 children under the age of 15 die every year due to drowning in pools and spas. There are approximately 6,400 non-fatal drowning injuries that occur each year in the same age group. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children. Here are some staggering statistics:
The definition of drowning, which can be found on the World Health Organization’s website, is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.
It’s important to know that drowning is not always fatal.
Happens when the drowning results in death.
Happens when a person survives a drowning incident. Nonfatal drowning has a range of outcomes, from no injuries to very serious injuries such as brain damage or permanent disability.
Children ages 1–4 have the highest drowning rates. Drowning can happen even when children are not expected to be near water, such as when they gain unsupervised access to pools.
Nearly 80% of people who die from drowning are male. Many factors contribute to higher rates of drowning among males, including increased exposure to water and risk-taking behaviors.
In swimming pools, black children ages 10-14 drown at rates 7.6 times higher than white children. Black children and youth are more likely to drown in public pools, and white children and youth are more likely to drown in residential pools. In natural water, American Indian or Alaska Native people have the highest drowning death rates, with rates 2.7 times higher.
People with seizure disorders such as epilepsy are at a higher risk of fatal and nonfatal drowning than the general population. Drowning is the most common cause of unintentional injury death, with the bathtub being the most common site of drowning for people with seizure disorders. Other conditions, such as autism and heart conditions, are associated with a higher risk of drowning.
When a child gets into a car, every parent or caregiver’s main concern should be getting that child from Point A to Point B as safe as possible. With all the tips out there and laws changing, it can become overwhelming to keep up. Here are 10 of the most up-to-date safety tips you should follow.
Brain injuries are among the most frightening wounds that can happen in accidents. A severe enough brain injury could leave you unable to ever live or work the same way again. And no matter what sort of brain injury you suspect you may have, it’s critical that you get medical attention right away.
There are two major classes of brain injury and three levels of severity that accident victims might face. Read on to learn more about these classifications and what characteristics you see with each.
A car crash can be a terrifying ordeal that can leave you physically and emotionally scarred. Car crash victims can get compensation for their suffering. But how do you know when to hire a car accident attorney?
It’s a good idea to talk to a car accident lawyer any time you’re involved in a serious crash or one involving a drunk or uninsured driver. Read on to learn when to call in professional help for your car accident case.
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