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   How common is accidental drowning in the UK?

   • 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. 44% of those that lost their lives to accidental drowning in the UK never intended to be in the water. Drowning is preventable.

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   Why do men drown more?

   • Studies suggest that the higher drowning rates among males are due to increased exposure to water and riskier behaviour such as swimming alone, drinking alcohol before swimming alone and boating. Increased access to water is another risk factor for drowning.

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   How many people die from drowning a year?

   • There are over 300 000 annual drowning deaths worldwide. Global estimates may significantly underestimate the actual public health problem related to drowning. Children, males and individuals with increased access to water are most at risk of drowning.

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   What are the risk factors for drowning?

   • Increased access to water is another risk factor for drowning. Individuals with occupations such as commercial fishing or fishing for subsistence, using small boats in low-income countries are more prone to drowning. Children who live near open water sources, such as ditches, ponds, irrigation channels, or pools are especially at risk.

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   Why do some people die from drowning?

   • Drowning can happen even when children are not expected to be near water, such as when they gain unsupervised access to pools. Nearly 80% of people who die from drowning are male. 1 Many factors might contribute to higher rates of drowning among males, including increased exposure to water, risk-taking behaviors, and alcohol use. 3 4 5

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   How common is child drowning in the UK?

   • 71% of UK child drownings occur between May and August. 79% of children that accidentally drown in the UK are male. 84% of UK child drownings occur in inland waters e.g., rivers, lakes and canals. Drowning is currently reported as one of the leading causes of child trauma-related deaths in England.

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2. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsDrowning - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Aug 29, 2024 · Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for 9% of all injury-related deaths. There are over 300 000 annual drowning deaths worldwide. Global estimates may significantly underestimate the actual public health problem related to drowning.

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   May 16, 2024 · Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. Drowning happens when a person's nose and mouth are under water for too long, making it impossible to breath. Drowning is not always fatal. Fatal drowning happens when the drowning results in death. Nonfatal drowning happens when a person ...

4. www.rlss.org.uk › drowning-facts10 Drowning Facts - Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )

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   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.

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   4 days ago · This chart shows the number of drowning deaths by month and year, including the most recent provisional data available. You can access the full interactive chart by clicking on the link below. View drowning trends

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Over 40% of drownings among children 5-14 occur in natural water, and over 35% occur in swimming pools. 2. Almost half of fatal drownings among people 15 years and older occur in natural waters like lakes, rivers, or oceans. 2. Learn about the risk factors for drowning.

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   In this report, we provide evidence of a relationship between the two factors and show, that when average maximum air temperatures are at their highest, it is teenagers and young adults who are proportionately more likely to lose their lives to accidental drowning.

9. www.who.int › health-topics › floodsDrowning - key facts - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Drowning - key facts. Floods. Overview. More. Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry. Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas.