A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.
Jul 4, 2026
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Alcohol significantly reduces chances of being rescued from drowning, says research
As families get ready for outdoor summer adventures, a Simon Fraser University study has found that alcohol significantly reduces the chance of youths being rescued from drowning. The findings indicate that teenagers are ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Calls to improve drowning prevention efforts for portable pools
A portable swimming pool can often be found in an Australian backyard, but new Griffith University research, conducted in partnership with UNSW Sydney, has discovered many parents and caregivers are unaware of safety requirements ...
Apr 29, 2026
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10% of surveyed Aussie surfers have injured someone else while surfing
More than one in 10 Australian surfers say they have injured someone else while surfing, according to new research from UNSW's Beach Safety Research Group that sheds light on an under-recognized risk in crowded surf breaks. ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Australia's red and yellow beach flags can be dangerously confusing. Is it time to change them?
Every summer in Australia, millions of people head to the beach, and every year, thousands are rescued by lifeguards or Surf Life Savers and even surfers or other bystanders. Tragically, many people lose their lives on our ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Bone density does not determine floating ability, challenging decades of misconceptions
A landmark study has debunked the long-held belief that people of African, Caribbean and Asian heritage cannot float due to "heavy bones," after 93% of participants successfully floated for two minutes following proper instruction.
Dec 11, 2025
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Making waves: Innovative tool transforming beach safety education for migrants
Despite around 9,000 people being rescued by lifesavers each year, drowning deaths in Australia continue to rise, with 1 in 3 drowning victims born overseas. A new project led by Monash University is hoping to reverse this ...
Dec 9, 2025
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Pool dangers and drowning prevention when it's not swimming time
Swimming pools can have a powerful pull on little children―even when it's not swimming time. Those glistening turquoise-blue ripples may look especially inviting to an active toddler or an overly confident preschooler.
Jul 28, 2025
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Millions of backyard pools recalled after drowning deaths of nine children
Close to 5 million above-ground swimming pools have been recalled following the drowning deaths of nine children over two decades.
Jul 21, 2025
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Drownings in Australia have fallen by almost 25% over 20 years
A comprehensive new Royal Life Saving Australia study has found a significant reduction in drowning rates, particularly among young children, but highlights continuing challenges among migrant and regional populations and ...
Jul 21, 2025
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