In the U.S., there are over 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths annually — roughly 11 per day across all ages.

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Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 1–4.

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For kids ages 5–14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death (behind vehicle crashes).

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For every child who dies from drowning, an estimated 7–8 children receive emergency care after a non‑fatal drowning.

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*CDC