Nonfatal drowning

Nonfatal drowning can result in long-term health challenges, costly hospital stays and expensive long-term therapies.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Children ages 1-4 have the highest drowning rates.

 For every child who dies from drowning, another eight receive

emergency hospitalization care for nonfatal drowning.

 More than 40% of drownings treated in emergency departments require hospitalization or transfer for further care.

 Drowning injuries can cause serious outcomes, including long-term disability.