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WHO urges countries to invest in drowning prevention to protect children

July 26, 2023

Globally, drowning ranks as the sixth leading cause of death for individuals aged 5-14 years Drowning is an often overlooked yet deadly public health concern...

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236,000 people die of drowning annually

June 16, 2023

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The highest rate of drowning globally is observed among children aged 1-4 years followed by the ones aged 5-9 years Around 236,000 lives are lost to drowning...