A new federal report reveals that child drownings have increased by 12% across the United States. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 in the U.S. As summer approaches, federal authorities and local officials are urging families to be vigilant about water safety this summer. In particular, Phoenix fire officials have noted a concerning trend in the rise of child drownings. Florida has been identified as the state with the highest number of child drowning deaths, according to the State's Department of Children and Families.
Florida leads the nation in child drowning deaths, according to the State's Department of Children and Families. https://t.co/2uUHMsGfqP
A Phoenix fire official said the number of drownings involving children is heading in the wrong direction as summer nears. https://t.co/ZtFOaTbGTs
New federal report on drownings urges families to be vigilant on the water this summer https://t.co/cuOukKS4fZ
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S. Before you take your kids to the pool or the ocean this summer, test your knowledge of #drowning prevention and water safety. https://t.co/kQyElajYcL
New report shows child drownings are up 12% across US https://t.co/frQCwCCXLY https://t.co/cknSjBkY9w