A Child Can Drown in Seconds: Doctors Urge for Prevention
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Medical experts are raising concerns about the rising number of child drownings in the U.S., which has increased from 756 in 2019 to 865 in 2024. Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4. The pandemic disrupted swimming lessons and lifeguard training, contributing to this alarming trend. Stew Leonard, whose son drowned at 21 months, founded a foundation promoting water safety and swimming lessons. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize the importance of regulations, swimming classes, and caregiver vigilance to prevent drownings. Recent data suggests a potential decrease in drownings, but rates remain higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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