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Drowning Is Preventable Presented by CPRS Aquatic Section. Drowning is Preventable www.preventdrowningca.org.
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Drowning Is Preventable Presented by CPRS Aquatic Section
Drowning is Preventable www.preventdrowningca.org • In 2005, there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the United States, averaging ten deaths per day. An additional 710 people died, from drowning and other causes, in boating-related incidents • More than one in four fatal drowning victims are children 14 and younger.1 For every child who dies from drowning, another four received emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries • fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. CPRS Aquatics
Drowning is Preventable www.preventdrowningca.org Website Highlights • Online resources for community water safety and drowning prevention • Community Outreach Materials and Curriculum • Professional Resources and Information • Links to other aquatics partners and prevention sites CPRS Aquatics
Drowning is Preventable www.preventdrowningca.org • Get involved Spread the word… help us educate others on ways to reduce this preventable killer CPRS Aquatics
Drowning is Preventable www.preventdrowningca.org Involvement at the next level • Make a presentation by utilizing the professional resources on the site CPRS Aquatics
Drowning is Preventable www.preventdrowningca.org • Get connected-log onto www.preventdrowningca.org 2. Link the site to your agencies website 3. Get the word out-utilize the presentation material and be part of the solution! CPRS Aquatics
Drowning is Preventable www.preventdrowningca.org Thank You! Thanks to Lincoln Equipment for their support ! CPRS Aquatics