It's World #DrowningPrevention Day
Every year, drowning claims at least 236,000 lives. It's 1 of the leading causes of death 🌐 for children & people aged 1-24 years.
We can all take action to end drowning:
Learn how to perform rescue & resuscitation
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#DrowningPrevention measures incl.:
🚧Barriers controlling access to water
✅Safe places for children away from water
🏊♂️Teaching swimming & safety skills
🆘Safe rescue & resuscitation training
🌊Flood risk management
⛴️Boat, ship & ferry regulations
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It's World #DrowningPrevention Day
Those at greatest risk of drowning are often those least able to protect themselves, like 🧒👶🏽👧🏿 under 5 years.
If you live close to water 🌊 keep watch over your children.
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Drowning deaths are frequently linked to:
🛀 bathing
🪣 collecting water for domestic use
⛴️ travelling over water on boats or ferries
🎣 fishing
⛈️ seasonal or extreme weather events like monsoons
#DrowningPrevention
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Most drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. However, drowning affects every nation in the world 🗺️
Let's prevent this tragedy by scaling up #DrowningPrevention:
👉 teach children and adults swimming and water safety!
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To mark World #DrowningPrevention Day, iconic landmarks around the world are being illuminated in blue, like the famous "Jet d'eau" ⛲️ fountain in Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭
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