Child Drowning: A Serious Public Health Problem

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Hundreds of children aged 15 years and below died of drowning this summer alone.

Hundreds more were badly injuredwhile some deaths and injuries weren’t even reported at all.

Parents, guardians, and pool owners must be especially vigilant to prevent innocent l ives from being cut short.

The key factors for drowning among others are:

•Risky behavior •Poor education•Aquatic exposure

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