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- Drowning - World Health Organization (WHO)
Drowning is the fourth leading cause of death for children aged 1–4 years and the third leading cause of death for children aged 5–14 years Ninety-two percent of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries
- Drowning deaths decline globally but the most vulnerable remain at risk
WHO publishes its first-ever report on drowning prevention, which reveals a 38% drop in the global drowning death rate since 2000—a major global health achievement However, the report notes that drowning remains a major public health issue
- Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention
The first-ever Global status report on drowning prevention details the scale of global drowning fatalities, and progress made in advancing strategies and actions to reduce drowning around the world The report shows that the rate of deaths from drowning dropped by 38% between the year 2000 and 2021 Yet drowning remains a major public health issue, with more than 300 000 fatalities in 2021
- Global status report on drowning prevention 2024
The Global status report on drowning prevention details the scale of global drowning fatalities, and progress made in advancing strategies and actions to reduce drowning around the world The report presents a benchmark against which to track drowning prevention progress over time – at global, regional and national levels - and to galvanize meaningful multisectoral collaboration within
- World Drowning Prevention Day 2025
Drowning has claimed over 3 million lives in the past decade - mostly children and youth - demanding urgent action now This #WorldDrowningPrevention Day, we’re sharing powerful stories about changemakers from around the world who are helping to save lives and prevent lifelong disabilities caused by drowning From teaching communities about water safety to developing national drowning
- Drowning Prevention - PAHO WHO | Pan American Health Organization
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 and is estimated that 236,000 people drown in 2019 More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with children under the age of five being at the highest risk These deaths are frequently linked to daily, routine activities, such as bathing, collecting water for
- Drowning Prevention: A Global Call to Action
Drowning is a global health concern, claiming an estimated 236,000 lives each year This makes drowning the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide The Silent Killer Drowning is a silent killer, often occurring in seconds Children are particularly vulnerable, as they may not be able to swim or understand the dangers of water Common risk factors for drowning include: Lack
- Drowning - key facts - World Health Organization (WHO)
Drowning accounts for 75% of deaths in flood disasters Flood disasters are becoming more frequent and this trend is expected to continue Drowning risks increase with floods particularly in low- and middle-income countries where people live in flood prone areas and the ability to warn, evacuate, or protect communities from floods is weak or only just developing Deaths also result from
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