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Bookmark or Share- Drowning - WikipediaDrowning is a type of suffocation induced by the submersion of the mouth and nose in a liquid. Submersion injury refers to both drowning and near-miss incident. Most instances of fatal drowning occur alone or in situations where others present are either unaware of the victim's situation or unable to offer assistance.
- Drowning (Dry, Wet, Near) Signs and First Aid TreatmentDrowning is the third most common cause of accidental death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. According to WHO, more than 350,000 people die every year from drowning. This number significantly underestimates the actual number because they do not include those who drown in floods, boating, or water transport accidents.
- Drowning Facts | Drowning Prevention | CDCDrowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. Drowning happens when a person's nose and mouth are under water for too long, making it impossible to breath. Drowning is not always fatal. Fatal drowning happens when the drowning results in death.
- Drowning (submersion injuries) - UpToDateDrowning is a common cause of accidental death in the United States (US) and a prominent cause of childhood fatalities worldwide [12-18]. Low and middle-income countries have the highest rates of drowning, accounting for over 90 percent of cases worldwide.
- 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.
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