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Aug 27, 2024 · In 2021, there were 5 004 deaths by drowning and submersion in the EU, 532 more than in 2020 (4 472). The share of drownings and submersion fatalities out of all accidental deaths also rose slightly from 2.9% in 2020 to 3.1% in 2021.
Key accidental drowning death WAID insights include: Inland open waters, such as rivers, canals,lakes, reservoirs and quarries continue to be the leading locations with 58% of deaths (N=139). Males continue to over represent with 78% of deaths (N=199).
Jun 19, 2021 · According to National Water Safety statistics, 43 people drowned in August last year, which is far more than any month since July 2014, when the same number of deaths were recorded.
19 people drowned across 4 days in July 2022 as temperatures exceeded 38°C. 83% of those that accidentally drown in the UK are male. 59% of UK accidental drownings occur in inland waters e.g. rivers, lakes and canals. Alcohol and/or drugs are a factor in 29% of all UK accidental drownings.
The inaugural report provides a tangible picture of accidental drownings in the UK and uses data from the Water Incident Database (WAID) as well as other reliable data sources to provide the UK Government with evidence backed insights on why the approach to drowning prevention needs to be improved.
Jul 13, 2023 · There has been an 85% increase in the number of child drownings in England between 2019 and 2022, with 20 drownings occurring in 2019/20 compared with 37 in 2021/22. This is according to new data published today by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) team at the University of Bristol.
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4 days ago · The map below shows annual age-adjusted unintentional drowning death rates during 2018-2021. Learn more about drowning deaths in your state. Data source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics.
