"I get a Google alert every time a child drowns. I get five or six a day. It breaks my heart," says Rowdy Gaines, three-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. The CDC notes that formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning.
Older children are also at risk of drowning, making continuous supervision crucial. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children 5 to 14 years old.
Children aged 5 to 14 may lack the understanding of self-protection in water, emphasizing the need for persistent supervision and awareness.
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