Did you know? Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. An estimated 236,000 people die from drowning each year worldwide. Global estimates are likely to significantly underestimate the actual public health problem associated with drowning. Children , males, and people with increased exposure to water are at greatest risk of drowning. Copyright image, no permission to reprint July 25th every year It was established by a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021 World Drowning Prevention Day World Drowning Prevention Day Icon and Slogan Image source: United Nations official website According to incomplete statistics 57,000 people die from drowning in my country every year Children account for 56% of all drowning deaths On average, 88 children die from drowning every day. Drowning has become a problem for primary and secondary school students The number one killer of unnatural deaths Copyright image, no permission to reprint Data from the World Health Organization show Drowning is one of the top ten causes of death among children and young people aged 1-24 years More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries In rivers, lakes, wells and household water storage containers Children and young people in rural areas are particularly affected The World Health Organization states Drowning has become the world's largest Preventable, neglected, and urgent One of the public health issues The United Nations calls on governments to take effective measures and provide life-saving solutions to prevent drowning • Set up barriers to control access to waters. • Provide safe places for preschoolers away from water, such as daycare centers, with appropriate child care. • Teaches swimming, water safety and safe rescue skills. • Train bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation. • Develop and enforce safe boating, shipping and ferry regulations. • Strengthen flood risk management. To prevent drowning, remember these knowledge! Comprehensive sources: United Nations official website, Xinhua News Agency, Science Popularization China, People's Daily Science Popularization, etc. |
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