Prevention of drowning.

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention · Pediatrics · 2010

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Abstract

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning.

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