Drowning Prevention
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Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for ages 5-14 in the United States.
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Each year, there are an estimated 236,000 drowning deaths globally, making it a significant public health concern worldwide. 4,000 of those are in the US. That’s 646 people every single day.
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Accidents can happen anywhere, and to swimmers of any skill level. At the public pool, in the backyard, or in the open water.
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Formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swim lessons begin at least as early as age 1. At HSC, we begin lessons starting at 4 months.
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Swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by
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At Houston Swim Club we partner with other schools and organizations around the world to help reduce the number of drownings.