Drowning - World Health Organization (WHO)
4 天之前 · drowning death rates are more than three times higher in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries; over half of the world's drowning occurs in the WHO Western Pacific Region and WHO South-East Asia Region; Since 2000 the global drowning death rate has fallen by 38%, from 6.1 to 3.8 per 100 000 population.
Drowning - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年7月25日 · World Drowning Prevention Day, declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global drowning prevention”, is held annually on 25 July. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to ...
World Drowning Prevention Day 2022 - World Health …
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 years. Every year, an estimated 236,000 people drown. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with children under the age of five being at highest risk.
Drowning Prevention - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health …
2024年6月21日 · Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 and is estimated that 236,000 people drown in 2019. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with children under the age of five being at the highest risk. These deaths are frequently linked to daily, routine activities, such as …
Preventing drowning: an implementation guide
2017年5月1日 · 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 and strategies it is designed to help drowning-prevention practitioners – from nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and researchers to government officials and policy …
Drowning deaths decline globally but the most vulnerable remain …
4 天之前 · “Still, every drowning death is one death too many, and millions of people remain at risk. This report contains crucial data for policy-making and recommendations for urgent action to save lives.” Progress in reducing drowning has been uneven. At the global level, 9 in 10 drowning deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries.
Status of drowning in South-East Asia: Country reports
2022年11月15日 · Drowning is a significant public health problem. WHO has defined drowning as the “process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid”. Drowning can be either fatal or non-fatal. Data from the Global Health Estimates 2019 revealed that an estimated 235 642 people died from drowning globally. Worldwide, the highest …
Drowning Prevention: A Global Call to Action
2023年8月3日 · Drowning is a global health concern, claiming an estimated 236,000 lives each year. This makes drowning the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. The Silent Killer. Drowning is a silent killer, often occurring in seconds. Children are particularly vulnerable, as they may not be able to swim or understand the dangers of water.
Drowning in the Western Pacific - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年7月22日 · Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid, which can result in death, morbidity or no morbidity. Major risk factors for drowning include age, sex, access to water, lack of effective supervision of children and the frequency of natural and water transport related disasters.
World Drowning Prevention Day 2023 - World Health …
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 drowning and aim to increase knowledge on safety in and around water.