Abstract
Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years died from drowning. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning.
MeSH terms
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Accident Prevention / methods*
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Adolescent
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Cause of Death
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Drowning / epidemiology*
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Drowning / prevention & control*
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Female
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Guidelines as Topic
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Health Education / organization & administration
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Primary Prevention / methods
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Risk Factors
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Safety / standards
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Safety Management / organization & administration*
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Survival Rate
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Swimming / education
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United States / epidemiology