Drowning Survival

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Summer’s almost here, and with school done for the year, many of our nation’s families will be traveling on vacation to the beach, lake, or other waterfront areas. They will be at risk for injuries, and one of the most harrowing and heartbreaking is drowning.

According to a 2004 report from the World Health Organization, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death from injury. From 2005-2009, there were an average of close to 4000 drownings annually in the United States.

Non-fatal water submersion injuries are about five times greater; some of these involve brain damage that causes long-term effects.

Drowning is seen much more often in males, and the younger the person, the higher the rate of risk (ages 1-4 years highest). It’s also the second leading cause of death from injuries in children 1-14 years old, surpassed only by car wrecks.

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