WHO highlights devastating global impact of drowning Every hour, every day, more than 40 people lose their lives to drowning 372,000 people drown each year, with those under 5 years at greatest risk
GENEVA –The World Health Organization’s first Global report on drowning : preventing a leading killer reveals that drowning claims the lives of 372,000 people each year and is among the ten leading causes of death for children and young people in every region. Other stark findings from the report include : Globally, over half of all drowning deaths are among those aged under 25 years The highest rates for drowning are among children under five years of age Males are two…
