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Connect with us:. Grim Statistics On Child Drownings. Safety Sports Swimming. In fact, the U. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that an average of 4, people received emergency care for injuries suffered in a swimming pools or spas each year in , and It's an unbelievable statistic: According to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death for children between the ages of 1 and 4.
And according to the U. Consumer Product Safety Commission, deaths a year on average are attributed to drowning in a swimming pool or at a spa. Here are some other statistics about swimming pool accidents and drowning deaths among children:.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, for every child in the United States who drowns, five other children receive emergency room care for injuries suffered in a swimming pool. But where do those injuries occur? According to the U. Product Safety Commission:. Circulation entrapment is a fancy term for when a swimmer is trapped by suction generated by water rushing out of the drain of a pool, hot tub or spa. These injuries happen when a swimmer gets hair, jewelry, accessories or even a limb stuck.
Sadly, circulation entrapment is most common among young swimmers, who generally lack the physical strength to free themselves from the suction, leading to injuries and sometimes even death.
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A lawyer may help you determine your eligibility to file a wrongful death claim to seek financial compensation. Unfortunately, many people drown every year in pools.
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