It's World #DrowningPrevention Day
Every year, drowning claims at least 236,000 lives. It's 1 of the leading causes of death ๐ for children & people aged 1-24 years.
We can all take action to end drowning:
Learn how to perform rescue & resuscitation
๐โbit.ly/3v4Nftf
Every year, drowning claims at least 236,000 lives. It's 1 of the leading causes of death ๐ for children & people aged 1-24 years.
We can all take action to end drowning:
Learn how to perform rescue & resuscitation
๐โbit.ly/3v4Nftf
#DrowningPrevention measures incl.:
๐งBarriers controlling access to water
โ Safe places for children away from water
๐โโ๏ธTeaching swimming & safety skills
๐Safe rescue & resuscitation training
๐Flood risk management
โด๏ธBoat, ship & ferry regulations
๐โbit.ly/3v4Nftf
๐งBarriers controlling access to water
โ Safe places for children away from water
๐โโ๏ธTeaching swimming & safety skills
๐Safe rescue & resuscitation training
๐Flood risk management
โด๏ธBoat, ship & ferry regulations
๐โbit.ly/3v4Nftf
It's World #DrowningPrevention Day
Those at greatest risk of drowning are often those least able to protect themselves, like ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐ง๐ฟ under 5 years.
If you live close to water ๐ keep watch over your children.
๐โ bit.ly/3v4Nftf
Those at greatest risk of drowning are often those least able to protect themselves, like ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐ง๐ฟ under 5 years.
If you live close to water ๐ keep watch over your children.
๐โ bit.ly/3v4Nftf
Drowning deaths are frequently linked to:
๐ bathing
๐ชฃ collecting water for domestic use
โด๏ธ travelling over water on boats or ferries
๐ฃ fishing
โ๏ธ seasonal or extreme weather events like monsoons
#DrowningPrevention
๐โ bit.ly/3v4Nftf
๐ bathing
๐ชฃ collecting water for domestic use
โด๏ธ travelling over water on boats or ferries
๐ฃ fishing
โ๏ธ seasonal or extreme weather events like monsoons
#DrowningPrevention
๐โ bit.ly/3v4Nftf
Most drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. However, drowning affects every nation in the world ๐บ๏ธ
Let's prevent this tragedy by scaling up #DrowningPrevention:
๐ teach children and adults swimming and water safety!
๐โ bit.ly/3v4Nftf
Let's prevent this tragedy by scaling up #DrowningPrevention:
๐ teach children and adults swimming and water safety!
๐โ bit.ly/3v4Nftf
To mark World #DrowningPrevention Day, iconic landmarks around the world are being illuminated in blue, like the famous "Jet d'eau" โฒ๏ธ fountain in Geneva, Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ
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