According to the organization Stop Drowning Now, drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, especially among children.
Drowning is still one of the most serious water safety threats facing children today and the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5-14. Each year, more than 4,000 people die from unintentional drowning in the United States overall.
National Drowning Prevention Week 2026 took place from July 19 to July 25, 2026. Organized by the Lifesaving Society, this annual event focused on the theme “Prepare to be Water Smart.”…