The U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (watersafetyusa.org/nwsap) helps states and local communities identify actions that can prevent drowning. The plan has specific …

Jan 2, 2024 · Drowning involves respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid. Drowning outcomes are classified as death, morbidity and no morbidity. The pathophysiology …

Pathways towards drowning prevention (to be launched July 2026) • Step-by-step guidance to support countries overcome drowning prevention implementation challenges, drawing on first …

The Global report on drowning is the first World Health Organization report dedicated exclusively to drowning – a highly preventable public health challenge that has never been targeted by a …

Jul 14, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) defines drowning as “the process of respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in a liquid medium” and is further …

Drowning is one of the main causes of accidental death worldwide, yet deaths from drowning are underestimated and morbidity is unknown. Prevention is essential for reducing both mortality …

Drowning is a tragedy that can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, it is fast, silent, and often not what you would expect, so learning the latest drowning statistics is essential to help advance …