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🚩 It's #WorldDrowningPreventionDay.
Drowning claims more than 300,000 lives every year.
That’s 30 people drowning every hour.
But this tragedy is largely preventable.
#DrowningPrevention = Save lives before the danger strikes https://bit.ly/4yEIAgY -
Drowning prevention is not the responsibility of any one person, profession or sector.
We call every parent, worker, educator, regulator and neighbour to recognise the part we can play to prevent drowning https://bit.ly/4yxCRte
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Drowning prevention is not the responsibility of any one person, profession or sector.
We call every parent, worker, educator, regulator and neighbour to recognise the part we can play to prevent drowning https://bit.ly/4yxCRte
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Being on the water is a fun way to stay active and cool in the summer, and water safety is a must!
From July 19 to July 25 it’s Drowning Prevention Week, learn how to keep yourself and loved ones safe around water.
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UK Heatwave Triggers Surge in Cold-Water Drowning Risks
UK swimmers face high cold-water shock risks as heatwave warms air but not deep water. Emergency services warn of dangers in lakes and quarries.
#UKHeatwave, #ColdWaterShock, #DrowningPrevention, #OutdoorSwimming, #WaterSafety
https://newsletter.tf/uk-heatwave-cold-water-shock-swimming-risks/
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Surface water may look warm, but deep water in UK lakes and quarries is still very cold. This creates a high risk of cold-water shock for swimmers.
#UKHeatwave, #ColdWaterShock, #DrowningPrevention, #OutdoorSwimming, #WaterSafety
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800 People Have Drowned Off Hawaiʻi's Coast in 10 Years. The State Is Finally Doing Something About It. https://www.hawaii-guide.com/blog/hawaii-drowning-crisis-ocean-safety-visitors?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #HawaiiSafety #OceanSafety #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #Lifeguards
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Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day. These five actions can save lives: ✅secure access to water, ✅create safe spaces for children, ✅improve your swimming and water safety skills, ✅get training in safe rescue, ✅raise awareness in your community. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/DrowningPrevention2025
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Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Every year, drowning claims hundreds of thousands of lives, most of these deaths being preventable. If you’ve taken action to prevent drowning, share it using #DrowningPrevention and tag @who.int. 👉 bit.ly/DrowningPrevention2025
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A few simple tips can help keep us safer OttawaPublicHealth.ca/WaterSafety/ #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention
Recreational Water Safety -
Your story is powerful. 👍 When you share how you personally stay safe around water, you help make drowning prevention possible for others. These stories don’t just inspire. They inform. They save lives. Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day, share your story using #DrowningPrevention & tag @WHO.
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Globally, between 2000 and 2021, drowning death rates fell by 38%.
This shows that when we commit to prevention, we can succeed in saving lives.
No tobacco enemas necessary.
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Globally, between 2000 and 2021, drowning death rates fell by 38%.
This shows that when we commit to prevention, we can succeed in saving lives.
No tobacco enemas necessary.
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Wappa Falls drownings spark calls for inland water safety training
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New global data from the World Health Organization and Lloyd's Register Foundation reveals that 55% of people worldwide cannot swim unassisted, with drowning claiming 236,000 lives annually as the third leading cause of unintentional injury deaths. The study, covering 142 countries, exposes significant disparities: 76% can swim in high-income countries versus 27% in low-income economies, with over 90% of drowning deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. A notable gender gap exists globally - only 32% of women can swim compared to 57% of men. As we mark the first World Drowning Prevention Day, this data underscores the critical need for expanded swimming education programs, particularly in developing regions and among women and girls.
#WaterSafety #PublicHealth #DrowningPrevention
https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/352679/majority-worldwide-cannot-swim-women.aspx -
New global data from the World Health Organization and Lloyd's Register Foundation reveals that 55% of people worldwide cannot swim unassisted, with drowning claiming 236,000 lives annually as the third leading cause of unintentional injury deaths. The study, covering 142 countries, exposes significant disparities: 76% can swim in high-income countries versus 27% in low-income economies, with over 90% of drowning deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. A notable gender gap exists globally - only 32% of women can swim compared to 57% of men. As we mark the first World Drowning Prevention Day, this data underscores the critical need for expanded swimming education programs, particularly in developing regions and among women and girls.
#WaterSafety #PublicHealth #DrowningPrevention
https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/352679/majority-worldwide-cannot-swim-women.aspx -
“In addition to educating yourself on #DrowningPrevention, there’s a little-known factor to consider when taking your kids swimming this summer—the color of their bathing suits.”
I love the comparison photos.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/swimsuit-color-water-safety_l_62ab57b6e4b04a617359a61e
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“In addition to educating yourself on #DrowningPrevention, there’s a little-known factor to consider when taking your kids swimming this summer—the color of their bathing suits.”
I love the comparison photos.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/swimsuit-color-water-safety_l_62ab57b6e4b04a617359a61e