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On average , 600 Canadians drown every year.
Drowning is the second leading casue of preventable death for children under 10 years of age. Children under 5 are most at risk. Their natural curiosity combined with an almost magnetic attraction to the water means they have a high risk of drowning anytime they're near water-- natural or man-made.
Drowning victims rarely call or wave or signal for help because they can't keep their head above water. Even when they manage it, inhaling air--and not calling for help--- is their priority.
Drowning can take as little as ten seconds and occur in just inches of water.... in bathtubs, wading pools, wells, even buckets.
Never leave a child alone near the water. Don't be distracted by a ringing phone, a doorbell, or another child.
Drownings involving toddlers can be prevented if parents or caregivers are within arms' reach around water. | |
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