Dec 13, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on drowning with key facts and information on the scope of the problem, who is at risk, prevention and WHO response.

Jul 25, 2023 · Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from immersion in liquid. Outcomes are classified as death, morbidity and no morbidity. Drowning is a leading killer. The …

Jun 20, 2025 · Drowning has claimed over 3 million lives in the past decade - mostly children and youth - demanding urgent action now. This #WorldDrowningPrevention Day, we’re sharing powerful stories …

Dec 13, 2024 · The Global status report on drowning prevention details the scale of global drowning fatalities, and progress made in advancing strategies and actions to reduce drowning around the …

Dec 13, 2024 · The first-ever Global status report on drowning prevention details the scale of global drowning fatalities, and progress made in advancing strategies and actions to reduce drowning …

Nov 17, 2014 · Drowning is a serious and neglected public health threat claiming the lives of 372 000 people a year worldwide. More than 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. …

Jul 25, 2022 · World Drowning Prevention Day, declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly resolution A/75/L.76 “Global drowning prevention”, is held annually on 25 July.

Dec 13, 2024 · Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid, which can result in death, non-fatal injury (morbidity), or no lasting …

Dec 13, 2024 · WHO publishes its first-ever report on drowning prevention, which reveals a 38% drop in the global drowning death rate since 2000—a major global health achievement. However, the report …

May 1, 2017 · This guide provides practical steps to reduce drowning – one of the world’s most preventable, neglected and pressing public health issues. Through 10 evidence-based interventions …