Drowning Increases in the U.S. : Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives

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Drowning Increases in the U.S. : Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives

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May 14, 2024
By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communication.
Series: Vital Signs

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Associate Director for Communication.
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Updated May. 14, 2024

Over 4,500 people drowned each year in the United States from 2020–2022. This is about 500 more drowning deaths each year compared to 2019. Groups already at higher risk saw the greatest increases in deaths, including young children and older adults of all races and ethnicities, and Black people of all ages.
Subjects:

Drowning Drowning/prevention & Control Swimming
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Vital Signs
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Webpage
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Infographic
Place as Subject:

United States
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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