Prevention of Drowning: Policy Statement.

Shenoi, Rohit P; McCallin, Tracy; Farrell, Caitlin; Yusuf, Shabana; Kendi, Sadiqa; Gilchrist, Julie; Quan, Linda; Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention · Pediatrics · 2026

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Abstract

Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury death in children. Multiple layers of prevention are necessary, because no single method is effective in preventing drowning. This policy statement guides clinicians, families, community partners, injury-prevention professionals, and policy makers regarding evidence-based best practices for reducing pediatric drowning.

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