Drowning - USJMX

April 25, 2023
by Lianeth Perez
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Drownings

According to WHO data, estimates, in 2019 236 000 people died from drowning, making it a serious public health problem worldwide.

In 2019, trauma accounted for nearly 8% of total global mortality. Drowning, which is the third leading cause of unintentional trauma mortality, accounted for 7% of all trauma-related deaths.

Implementing a drowning prevention intervention begins with an assessment of the situation to establish a number of key facts that are essential for proper prioritization and planning.

You can review the full infographic here: Drownings