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Fatal Pool Drownings Involving Young Kids Down 17% Since 2010

The number of reported fatal child drownings in swimming pools involving children younger than 5—the most vulnerable population—has decreased 17 percent nationwide since 2010, according to a report released last month by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Despite …

CPSC: Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Still Leading Cause of Death

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) kicked off the summer swimming season and the third year of the Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign. This year, Pool Safely’s focus is on populations most at risk of drowning, including …