Drowning

PoolSafetyNetwork.org launched to help prevent drowning incidents

Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 1st, 2004

PoolSafetyNetwork.org announced the launch of its web site - a collection of resources, best practices, and information about drowning prevention from governmental agencies, leading advocacy groups, water safety experts, and the medical community in the field of water safety.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 500 children drown in backyard swimming pools and approximately 3,000 children suffer neurological damage after experiencing a near-drowning incident.

Medical expenses and ongoing care for these victims can exceed $200,000 per year. The total medical cost associated...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-07-01)

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