India, May 15 -- Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States, following decades of decline, according to a new data.
More than 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020 to 2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019, says CDC Vital Signs study released on Tuesday.
CDC experts looked at drowning deaths, self-reported swimming skills, participation in swimming lessons, and exposure to recreational water for this latest Vital Signs report. The report explores how increased access to basic swimming and water safety skills training can save lives.
"I've seen firsthand the effects of drowning: families forced to say goodbye to their loved ones too soon," said Debra Houry, CDC's chief medical officer. "CDC's drowning preventio...