Drowning is one of the most common fatal injuries. According to the WHO, there are 236,000 deaths per year. According to the organization, known and inexpensive measures could significantly reduce the number of cases.
Geneva – According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drowning is the third leading cause of all fatal injuries worldwide. More than 236,000 people die this way every year, the UN organization in Geneva reported on World Day Against Drowning on Monday. According to the WHO, individuals, organizations and governments could reduce the number of deaths with proven strategies.
According to the WHO, death in water is one of the leading causes of death in children, adolescents and young adults. More than 90 percent of all drownings occur in low- and middle-income countries – often during everyday activities such as bathing, fetching water, boating or fishing. According to the WHO, many incidents can also be attributed to extreme weather events such as monsoon rains.
“Most of these deaths can be prevented through tried and tested, inexpensive measures,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. These include physical barriers against falling into the water, training in rescue techniques, swimming lessons and day care for children, safety regulations in water transport, and flood risk management. WHO urged people around the world to take swimming lessons and share safety tips with family and friends. dpa
