Drowning deaths in the U.S. have been on the rise, with reports indicating a surge during the pandemic, particularly affecting young children and Black people. CDC data shows an increase in drowning deaths, prompting calls for increased access to swimming lessons and water safety training.
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With pools shuttered and swim lessons limited, drownings spiked among babies and toddlers during the pandemic. Here’s why experts are concerned. https://t.co/DJkcNjgGbk
Drowning deaths have risen across the United States. Public health officials are calling for a nationwide effort to increase the number of people taking swimming lessons. What to know: https://t.co/VugxpfEG6s https://t.co/HzuWb8eGrB
Drowning is the leading cause of death among babies and toddlers. Now, rates are rising and experts say it’s ‘highly concerning.’ https://t.co/DJkcNjhe0S
Drowning deaths in the U.S. are on the rise for the first time in decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://t.co/kJddvINq3Y
Drownings are a leading cause of death for babies and toddlers. After years of decline, they’ve risen. Here’s why. https://t.co/DJkcNjgGbk https://t.co/WFVLFhMzo3
It's International Water Safety Day, a time to educate children and adults on how to be safer in, on and around water. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between 1-4 years, and I will continue to carry the banner on drowning prevention policies in Congress. https://t.co/aCgALmHGX7
After decades of decline, accidental drowning rates are rising in the US, the @CDCgov reported. With Americans getting ready to hit pools and beaches Memorial Day weekend, a new study shows that many lack the skills they need to stay safe in the water. https://t.co/EfhLozJnDW https://t.co/BoJWtiQD1r
CDC data shows there were around 4,500 drowning deaths in the U.S., annually, from 2020 to 2022. https://t.co/oGPelKNA0D
Officials are calling for more people to learn how to swim in the light of new data showing drowning deaths have sustained a troubling increase first observed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/aNhBVmWGTz https://t.co/AyMPiZCuDp
With Americans getting ready to hit swimming pools and beaches on Memorial Day weekend, a new study shows that many lack the skills they need to stay safe in the water. https://t.co/1vr3PhwbLk https://t.co/1vr3PhwbLk
A @CDCgov MMWR took closer look at increase in drowning deaths we saw during pandemic Biggest surge from 2019 of drowning deaths was in Black people for first two years "We did see these disparities prior to the pandemic, and for several decades" https://t.co/VJSsX6YKOm https://t.co/HaQUisvcqU https://t.co/ZkGCTOn1hc
Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes fun activities in pools, lakes, and rivers. Dust off your water safety knowledge and remember to wear a lifejacket! https://t.co/4j5GLVDC54. https://t.co/l67IShRJmF
#Drowning accounts for 236,000 deaths every year. By implementing effective preventive measures, we can save countless lives. We thank @BloombergDotOrg for their continued commitment and additional investment in drowning prevention. https://t.co/xSCLFV70AA
Over 4,500 people in the U.S. drowned each year from 2020-2022. Learn the 5 tips your community can use to help increase access to basic swimming and water safety skills training and reduce the risk of drowning in a new CDC #VitalSigns report. https://t.co/J4Quu1nVZc
Death Rates From Drowning Among Young Children Are Rising for First Time in Decades: CDC Report https://t.co/zMYBeyrIyG
Drowning rates among young kids began surging during the pandemic. Experts say shuttered pools and limited access to swim lessons may be to blame. https://t.co/DJkcNjhe0S
A new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows more than 4,500 people died due to drowning every year from 2020 to 2022. That's 500 more per year than compared to 2019. https://t.co/MtLcyorSlh
Increased access to basic swimming lessons and water safety training could save many lives. "I've seen firsthand the effects of #drowning: families forced to say goodbye to their loved ones too soon." https://t.co/uXJrN4AMZz
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the US, CDC data shows https://t.co/YsDcCzIdtK
The pandemic disrupted swim lessons for many young kids, and accidental drownings have increased in this age group. https://t.co/anUE7WNUVl
Drownings rose among young children after decades of decline. It's 'highly concerning,' CDC says https://t.co/DJkcNjgGbk
US drowning death rates have increased, reversing decades of decline. Read below: https://t.co/CISy3g7opw
After years of decline, US drownings are on the rise again https://t.co/ola1FmyCnR
Drowning deaths surged during the pandemic — and it was worse among Black people, CDC reports. https://t.co/idyS1a0fOa
CDC warns drowning deaths are rising for the first time in decades, which they blame on Covid LOCKDOWNS - after tragic case in Louisiana https://t.co/cjWVkLWvL3 https://t.co/n9gCLDpTfI
@BloombergDotOrg has been working closely with governments and our partners for over a decade to establish data-driven solutions to drowning – a leading cause of injury death around the world. Now, we’re working to expand this work to 10 states in the U.S. https://t.co/WJZi1FJkx3 https://t.co/vCupeBCv9o
Over half of U.S. adults have never taken a swimming lesson, says a new CDC #VitalSigns report. 📍 Find swimming lessons in your area and learn what your community can do to increase access: https://t.co/J4Quu1nVZc https://t.co/OGzT9ya12c
🏊 Thank you to the Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition for hosting the fifth annual Water Safety Challenge at Blue Buoy Family Swim School in #Tustin! As drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 5, water safety is so important for our kids. https://t.co/Z3jxrYsLNV