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Jul 25, 2022, 6 tweets

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
βœ…Safe places for children away from water
πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈTeaching swimming & safety skills
πŸ†˜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 πŸ§’πŸ‘ΆπŸ½πŸ‘§πŸΏ under 5 years.

If you live close to water 🌊 keep watch over your children.

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Drowning deaths are frequently linked to:
πŸ›€ bathing
πŸͺ£ collecting water for domestic use
⛴️ travelling over water on boats or ferries
🎣 fishing
β›ˆοΈ 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 πŸ—ΊοΈ

Let's prevent this tragedy by scaling up #DrowningPrevention:
πŸ‘‰ 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­

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