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Enjoying activities near any water body can increase the risk of
drowning. Read over these tips to help you be better prepared to enjoy lake activities.
FACT & TIPS ABOUT WATER SAFETY
Facts:
Drowning is the second leading cause of
unintentional injury-related death (after car accidents) for
children younger than 14 years. It's the number-one cause of
unintentional injury-related deaths for kids 1 to 4 years of age.
Nearly 1,000 children die every year by
drowning.
Over 1,500 children and teens die every year in
the U.S. from drowning.
Drowning can occur in as little as 2-5 minutes
after your head goes under the water.
What Happens:
People drown when too much water gets into their lungs.
When that happens, the lungs can't carry enough oxygen to the brain and
the rest of the body.
Tips:
Learn to swim it may help save your
life
Never swim alone.
Watch out for weeds and grass, which can trap even a
good swimmer.
When boating, always wear a life jacket.
Don't swim close to piers.
Stay away from lowhead dams. They have claimed the
lives of almost 40 Minnesotans in the last twenty years.
Drowning prevention in three steps:
Precautions
Supervision
Consistent use of flotation
devices
і Seattle
Children's Website, "Seattle Children's" Drowning Prevention & Water
Safety Information.
і
Seattle Children's Website, "Seattle Children's" Myths & Facts about
Water Safety.
і Kids
Health Website, "Kids Health" Staying Safe While in the Water.
Enjoying activities near any water body can increase the risk of
drowning. Read over these tips to help you be better prepared to enjoy lake activities.
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