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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Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Drowning
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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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Summer drinking poses unique and sobering risks
Lift a toast to summer fun but don't let risky drinking ruin the party.
Jul 21, 2025
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Does being a proficient swimmer mean you are safe in the water?
Swimming instruction in Norway takes place almost exclusively in calm and controlled indoor swimming pools. But most water-related accidents occur outdoors, meaning the skills children have learned may not be enough.
Jul 17, 2025
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Family doctor offers tips for summer water safety
Every year in the U.S., about 4,000 people die by drowning. Children, men and nonwhite people are at the highest risk.
Jul 15, 2025
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Burns and fireworks injuries: What to do when seconds count this July 4th
From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July.
Jul 3, 2025
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Substance use implicated in most adult bath-related drownings
Substance use was implicated in more than half of all adult drownings in baths or hot tubs in the last 10 years, according to an Australian-first study published in Drug and Alcohol Review.
Jul 2, 2025
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Why children should be enrolled in swim lessons
Learning to swim isn't just a childhood milestone—it's a life-saving skill, a confidence booster, and a path to lifelong health and joy.
Jun 30, 2025
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Follow water safety guidelines to prevent drowning
Drowning fatalities among children in the summertime warrant water safety awareness. A Baylor College of Medicine emergency physician explains that water safety must be practiced all year long, as drowning is silent, quick ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Five ways to keep teenagers safe by the water
As temperatures soar around the UK and Ireland due to climate change, warnings about the dangers of drowning are being issued and one Labor MP is calling for water safety lessons to be made compulsory in schools.
Jun 23, 2025
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