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Drowning

For every child 14 years and younger who dies from drowning in 2004, five receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.

 

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The Facts In 2004, there were 3,308 unintentional fatal drownings in the U.S., averaging 9 people per day. This figure does not include the 676 fatalities, from drowning and other causes, due to boating-related incidents. Washington State Injury Prevention Plan Coming Soon!
Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for Washington citizens age 1-44, and remain a significant cause of death and disability throughout the lifespan.
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Drowning Facts for Native Americans pdf icon (pdf -128KB) Atlas of Injury Mortality Among American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Youth, 1989-1998

 

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