MeSH tree: C26.304
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Drowning isn't always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help.
May 1, 2023
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Swimming is a unique activity. Not only is it an Olympic sport but it's also a form of exercise and a life-saving endeavor. How many other physical activities can boast such a claim?
Apr 12, 2023
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Heat is a quiet killer. Unlike most natural disasters, which can leave visible damage across an entire region, a heat wave's effects on human health can be difficult to track. So after record high temperatures struck the ...
Apr 6, 2023
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are an estimated 4,000 drownings every year in the United States, an average of 11 deaths per day. With drowning being the leading cause of deaths in children ...
Feb 14, 2023
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The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning in Australia. Sadly, between December 1 and January 9, 35 people died due to drowning.
Jan 10, 2023
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With summer here, families and tourists will flock to New Zealand's beaches, rivers and lakes to paddle, swim, surf, fish, boat and kayak. But despite our love of the water, New Zealanders have a terrible record of drowning ...
Dec 20, 2022
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A parent survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in the journal Pediatrics found intergenerational trends in swimming skills, with stark racial and ethnic differences.
Dec 9, 2022
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A new study by a University of Adelaide researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future.
Oct 31, 2022
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Flooding is devastating in every aspect: from property and infrastructure damage to loss of life and wider health impacts. As flooding becomes increasingly common for more people in a warming world, we look at its repercussions ...
Sep 21, 2022
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