Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause of accidental death. Learn how to reduce your and your family’s risk.
In This Episode:
- 03:32 – Road Trip: Virginia and Peanut Pie
- 05:22 – Dr. Nancy Berns: Learning to Float in Grief
- 08:18 – Ways to Prevent Accidental Drowning for Children
- 09:58 – 80% of Drownings Happen in Residential Pools – Learn the Situations
- 14:58 – Personal Story – Tragedy in an Instant
- 17:52 – Water Watcher – Vigilance for Prevention
- 20:12 – The Drowning Chain of Survival
- 28:55 – How to Keep Friends and Family Safe Near Water
- 36:06 – Outro
Anyone can drown at any age. An estimated 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings happen every year in the United States — an average of 11 drowning deaths per day — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4, and after motor vehicle accidents, it is the second leading cause of death attributed to unintentional injuries among kids ages 5 to 14.
80% of Drownings Happen in Residential Pools – Learn the Situations
We talk about several situations that can lead to a nightmare for families and friends, including a personal story. With vigilance many of these can be prevented.
Safety Tips:
Marianne shared how adamant she was about water safety at her lake home, and set the rules from the outset of any visit. She always had a water watcher with strict duties, and required floatation devices with any boating activities.
Early Swimming Lessons Can Save Lives
Kids ages 1 to 4 who took part in formal swim lessons had an 88% lower risk of drowning, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics. The goal is basic lifesaving skills, such as treading water and floating on their back.
See this video for an example of the skills even a 1 year old can learn that can save them from accidental drowning: Ten Swimming Skills for a 12 month Old Baby
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References:
- Charles Browne Fleet – Wikipedia
- Learning to Float in Grief | Psychology Today
- How To Be Safer in the Water: 10 Tips To Prevent Drowning – Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
- Vital Signs: Drowning Death Rates, Self-Reported Swimming Skill, Swimming Lesson Participation, and Recreational Water Exposure — United States, 2019–2023 | MMWR
- Drowning is the leading cause of death in young kids. Here’s how to prevent it
- Szpilman, D., Webber, J., Quan, L., Bierens, J., Morizot-Leite, L., Langendorfer, S. J., Beerman, S., & Løfgren, B. (2014). Creating a drowning chain of survival. Resuscitation, 85(9), 1149–1152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2014.05.034
Resources:
- Puddle Jumper Vs Life Jacket Vs Swim Vest: A Guide – Life Jacket Safety
- Training Services and Certification | American Red Cross
- American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
- Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―When It’s Not Swimming Time – HealthyChildren.org
- Drowning Prevention and Water Safety
Recipe of the Week:
This week we visit Virginia, home of the Fleet products and Peanut Pie. If you love peanuts, southern Virginia is the place to visit! We have a recipe for you right from the peanut capital of the USA! Visit The Country Cook to learn how to make it.
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