World Drowning Prevention Day丨Before you enjoy playing in the water, please check this WHO drowning prevention guide

Did you know?

Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths.

An estimated 236,000 people die from drowning each year worldwide.

Global estimates are likely to significantly underestimate the actual public health problem associated with drowning.

Children , males, and people with increased exposure to water are at greatest risk of drowning.

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July 25th every year

It was established by a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021

World Drowning Prevention Day

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According to incomplete statistics

57,000 people die from drowning in my country every year

Children account for 56% of all drowning deaths

On average, 88 children die from drowning every day.

Drowning has become a problem for primary and secondary school students

The number one killer of unnatural deaths

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Data from the World Health Organization show

Drowning is one of the top ten causes of death among children and young people aged 1-24 years

More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries

In rivers, lakes, wells and household water storage containers

Children and young people in rural areas are particularly affected

The World Health Organization states

Drowning has become the world's largest

Preventable, neglected, and urgent

One of the public health issues

The United Nations calls on governments to take effective measures

and provide life-saving solutions to prevent drowning

• Set up barriers to control access to waters.

• Provide safe places for preschoolers away from water, such as daycare centers, with appropriate child care.

• Teaches swimming, water safety and safe rescue skills.

• Train bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation.

• Develop and enforce safe boating, shipping and ferry regulations.

• Strengthen flood risk management.

To prevent drowning, remember these knowledge!

Comprehensive sources: United Nations official website, Xinhua News Agency, Science Popularization China, People's Daily Science Popularization, etc.