23 results

• CDC Urges More Access to Swimming Lessons as U.S. Drownings Increase

  May 28, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A new CPSC report warns of increasing drowning death rates in recent years, citing a lack of swimming knowledge in certain communities nationwide.

• Hundreds of Children Drown Annually in Pools: CPSC Report

  June 9, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CPSC reports hundreds of children in the U.S. drown every year, with African American children being disproportionately affected.

• FDA Warns Against Use of Baby Neck Floats

  June 29, 2022

  Randy Dixon, Jr.

  The FDA warns that baby neck floats may present a serious health risk to babies following reports of at least one infant death.

• CPSC Report Warns Child Drownings in U.S. Remain High

  June 20, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Educational programs and other measures have failed to put a significant dent in the rate of child drownings in the U.S., according to a new report.

• CPSC Report Warns About Risks To Seniors from Heaters, Pools, and Bed Rails

  March 16, 2022

  Randy Dixon, Jr.

  A new CPSC report provides tips on how seniors can avoid injuries from the use of portable heaters, pools and bed rails.

• CPSC Doles Out $1.3M in Grants to Combat Pool and Spa Drownings

  January 12, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Six Flags Waterpark Lawsuit Filed After Kiddie Pool Chemical Leak Causes Injuries

  July 22, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A Six Flags waterpark in Texas faces a lawsuit after dozens were exposed and injured by chemicals released into a pool area for children.

• Family Vacation Rental Homes Pose Hidden Safety Risks, CPSC Warn

  July 14, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The CPSC has issued a list of recommendations for families returning to vacationing as lockdown restrictions are lifted.

• Higher Rates of Drownings Seen Among Native American and Black Youths: CDC

  June 21, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  A new CDC study finds disproportionate drowning rates among Native American and Black youths in the U.S.

• Drownings Increasing Among Children Under 15, CPSC Warns

  June 11, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The CPSC warns of potential increases in child pool drowning deaths and injuries, despite decreases in pool use due to the pandemic.