CDC: Drowning the Leading Cause of Injury Death for Toddlers
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance pleads for aggressive public education efforts to teach parents and swimming pool owners best practices for water safety.FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, May 18, 2012—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a report that states: “Drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children ages 1-4 years… These children most commonly drowned in swimming pools.” The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) leaders are grateful that the