Hundreds of Children Drown Annually in Pools: CPSC Report
The CPSC reports hundreds of children in the U.S. drown every year, with African American children being disproportionately affected.
The CPSC reports hundreds of children in the U.S. drown every year, with African American children being disproportionately affected.
The CPSC has awarded $1.3 million in grants as part of an effort to reduce pool and spa drownings in the U.S., which mostly affect young children.
The CPSC has issued more than $860,000 in grants to combat pool drownings, which disproportionately affect young children.
The CPSC is making $2 million in grants available to help communities prevent drowning deaths.
More than 160 children drowned in swimming pools and spas this summer, with the vast majority of victims under the age of 5, according to a CPSC report.
The CPSC has launched its annual Pool Safety campaign as the Summer season begins, noting that drowning deaths are on the decline but children still face the highest risks.
The CDC has issued safety tips about swimming and the risks of bacterial contamination in pools and other swimming spots.
Thousands of people are injured every year by exposure to pool chemicals, according to the CDC.
As people throughout the country are preparing for Memorial day weekend and the approaching summer months, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents and guardians to closely…
More than 400 young children died over a five-year period from accidents involving drowning in the home, according to a new federal report.