Drowning, Injury, & Sun Protection
Before going to the beach, visiting the pool, launching your boat, or heading out into the sun, it’s important to understand how to avoid injuries and protect yourself from the sun. The resources listed on this page will help you learn how to protect yourself and your family from these public health issues.
- CDC. Water-related Injuries
- CDC. Water-related Injuries: Fact Sheet
- CDC. Drowning (Protect the Ones You Love)
- CDC. Lifeguard Effectiveness: A Report of the Working Group
- UNC Charlotte. Water Rescue USA: The Lifeguard Rescue Reporting SystemExternal
- CDC. Recommendations for Preventing Pool Chemical-Associated Injuries
- Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Pool and Spa Safety Act to Reduce Pool Entrapment InjuriesExternal
- Consumer Product Safety Commission. Don’t Swim With ShocksExternal
CDC Resources on Sun Exposure, Sunburn, and Preventing Skin Cancer
- Sun Safety
- Basic Information about Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Prevention Information
- Protecting Children from the Sun
- Skin Cancer Prevention Education Materials
- CDC Vital Signs: Preventing Melanoma
CDC Resources on Extreme Heat
More Information
- CDC. How to Swim Healthy
Page last reviewed: May 4, 2016
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention