24-05-2025
Fast Five Quiz: What Do You Know About Drowning?
Drowning is a significant cause of mortality. In the United States, it is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-4 years. Even when not fatal, drowning can result in permanent and severe disability due to prolonged hypoxia. Globally, drowning deaths decreased by 38% between 2000 and 2024. However, in the United States, the drowning mortality rate increased from 2019 to 2022. On average, 11 drowning deaths per day occur in the United States.
Do you know the latest facts surrounding drowning? Check your knowledge with this brief quiz.
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Cite this: Richard H. Sinert. Fast Five Quiz: What Do You Know About Drowning? - Medscape - May 23, 2025.
