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Drowning

People drown when they get too much water in their lungs. You can drown in as little as an inch or two of water. Babies can drown in a sink or bathtub. Preschoolers are most likely to drown in a swimming pool. People who have seizure disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently.

Drowning precautions should include:

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  1. Drowning (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Drowning precautions should include: Fences around pools Supervising children ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drowning.html - Health Topics
  2. Non-fatal drowning 
    Non-fatal drowning means a person developed trouble breathing from being underwater or having their head underwater, and survived. If a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000046.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Water safety and drowning 
    Drowning is a leading cause of death among people of all ages. Learning and practicing water safety is important to prevent drowning accidents.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000387.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention -- When It's Not Swimming Time (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    ​Drowning~ unintentional injury~ children between ages 1 and 4~ solar cover~ pool safty fence~ removeable pool fence~ ...
    https://www.healthychildren.org/...ntion-When-Not-Swimming-Time.aspx - External Health Links
  5. Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    Drowning/Learn More ... Drowning ... American Academy of Pediatrics
    https://www.healthychildren.org/...er-Safety-And-Young-Children.aspx - External Health Links
  6. Drowning Prevention (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Drowning preventioin
    https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/index.html - External Health Links
  7. Drowning Facts (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Drowning Facts
    https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/facts/index.html - External Health Links
  8. Water Safety (Recreational) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... children. Being safe can help prevent injuries and drowning. To stay safe in the water: Avoid alcohol ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/watersafetyrecreational.html - Health Topics
  9. Drowning rescue, throw assist (image) 
    Drowning may occur wherever there is water, whether it is only a few inches in the bottom ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1091.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Drowning rescue on ice, board assist (image) 
    Drowning may occur wherever there is water, whether it is only a few inches in the bottom ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1132.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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