Key points
- Drowning is preventable.
- CDC collects drowning data to understand trends and identify high risk groups.
- We also evaluate drowning prevention strategies and pilot water safety programs with drowning prevention partners.
Why it's important
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old. It can happen in seconds and is often silent. Drowning can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water.
Drowning is preventable. View the At-a-Glance document below to see how CDC uses data and research to prevent drowning and save lives.
Content Source:
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control