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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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   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 many people drown in the UK each year?

   • 307 UK and Irish citizens lose their lives to accidental drowning each year, on average.* 49% of UK accidental drownings occur between May and August. 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.

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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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   What does it mean if a person is drowning?

   • Drowning is when someone has difficulty breathing because their nose and mouth are submerged in a liquid. When someone's drowning, it may not always look like the distressed call for help that most people expect from watching TV. They may go unnoticed, even if friends or family are nearby.

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   What happens if a person drowns?

   • When someone's drowning, it may not always look like the distressed call for help that most people expect from watching TV. They may go unnoticed, even if friends or family are nearby. Do not put yourself in danger when trying to rescue a casualty.

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

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   Aug 29, 2024 · Key facts. 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 ...

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

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   49% of UK accidental drownings occur between May and August. 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.

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   Drowning is when someone has difficulty breathing because their nose and mouth are submerged in a liquid. When someone's drowning, it may not always look like the distressed call for help that most people expect from watching TV.

7. www.cdc.gov › drowning › data-researchDrowning Data | Drowning Prevention | CDC

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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

8. patient.info › news-and-features › dry-drowningDry drowning and secondary drowning: know the warning signs

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   May 9, 2018 · But dry and secondary drowning can occur any time up to 24 hours after a youngster has been submerged or inhaled water. In the majority of cases, the risk of drowning ends when a child leaves the water.

9. www.cdc.gov › drowning › risk-factorsRisk Factors for Drowning | Drowning Prevention | CDC

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4. 1. Most drownings in children 1–4 happen in swimming pools. 2. Drowning can happen even when children are not expected to be near water, such as when they gain unsupervised access to pools.