How can drowning be prevented?
The Centers for Disease Control recommend the following to help prevent water-related injuries: Supervision: Designate a responsible adult to watch young children while in the bath and all children swimming or playing in or around water. Supervisors of preschool children should provide “touch supervision”, be close enough to reach the child at all times. Adults should not be involved in any other distracting activity (such as reading, playing cards, talking on the phone) while supervising children. Buddy System. Always swim with a buddy. Select swimming sites that have lifeguards whenever possible. Avoid Alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol before or during swimming, boating, or water skiing. Do not drink alcohol while supervising children. Learn to Swim. Formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning. However, swimming lessons cannot be used to replace supervision. Careful supervision and barriers such as pool fencing are necessary even when children have completed swimmi
