Scientists estimate drownings cost the UK almost £1 billion a year
Drownings are taking a toll on the U.K., not just on grieving families but on the country's finances, a new study has found.
Nov 2, 2026
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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Drowning
MeSH tree: C26.304
Driving through water is the biggest cause of death during floods—here's how it can happen
With climate change leading to more extreme and prolonged heavy rainfall across the northern hemisphere, flooding is a risk, especially in fall and winter.
Sep 17, 2026
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Autistic children drown at alarming rates: How swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
During roasting hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.
Jul 25, 2026
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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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