Drowning Epidemic – A Global Tragedy

Each year drowning claims the lives of over 372,000 people around the globe. Although these death rates are two-thirds that of malnutrition and over half that of malaria, there is little being done to address this preventable epidemic. This gap creates an urgent need to address drowning as a public health issue through preventative measures.

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A Worldwide Public Health Issue

World Health Organization Report
Read the Global Report on Drowning from the World Health Organization for information about this public health issue and how to prevent it.

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UNICEF Report
Review the UNICEF report for more details about drowning rates in Vietnam. UNICEF Report

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Government Involvement
The Vietnamese government is responding to the drowning epidemic by dedicating funds and evaluating policies. For more information, read this Thanh Nien News article.

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