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 · 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 …

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 · 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 …

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 …

Groups can: host public events to share water safety information; launch water safety campaigns; or commit to developing or delivering new drowning prevention programmes, using recommended best …

World Drowning Prevention Day, declared in April 2021 by United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/75/273, is held annually on 25 July. Through this global event, we remember lives lost due to …

Jan 30, 2024 · Drowning accounts for 75% of deaths in flood disasters. Flood disasters are becoming more frequent and this trend is expected to continue. Drowning risks increase with floods particularly …