Increasing Drowning Deaths in the U.S. Since 2020

SOURCE www.npr.org
Drowning deaths in the U.S. have been increasing since 2020, possibly due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations include learning to swim, having CPR knowledge, and using safety measures like fences and life jackets.

Key Points

  • Fatal drowning deaths in the U.S. have been increasing since 2020
  • COVID-19 pandemic effects may have impacted swimming safety
  • Recommendations include learning to swim, CPR knowledge, and safety measures like fences and life jackets

Pros

  • Awareness raised on the increase in drowning deaths
  • Recommendations provided for drowning prevention

Cons

  • Lack of swimming lessons and trained lifeguards due to pandemic-related closures
  • Racial and ethnic disparities in drowning fatalities