Where children drown, United States, 1995

"Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 1 to 19 years. Details about specific site of submersion are important for implementation of primary prevention efforts, but are not routinely available from national data." The objective of this study therefore, was to provide national data about the specific sites of drowning among US children and to examine site-specific drowning rates by age, race, and gender. In conclusion, the variety of sites in which children drown, even with specific age groups, emphasises the need for a multifaceted approach to prevention.