THE FACTS

DEATHS BY DROWNING

$53 Billion is the estimated annual economic impact of drowning — reflecting the deep personal, social, and community costs — tied to every life lost (CDC).

Where Drowning Ranks

Leading cause of unintentional injury death affecting of all ages.

The Top Killer of Children

Unintentional injury death for all ages in communities nationwide.

Fatal Unintentional Drownings

4,500

Fatal Unintentional Drownings

A Silent Killer

IN 30 SECONDS

Most drownings are silent and happen in under30 seconds.

A Dangerous Divide

Younger black adolescents are more than three times as likely to drown as their way to peers.

Low Swimming Skills

64% of African American, 45% of Hispanic/Latino, and 40% of Caucasian children have little to no swimming skills.

Is this you?

FORTY MILLION

40 million adults in the U.S. don’t know how to swim.

THERE IS A SOLUTION

Water safety is more important than ever. Expanded access to education and training is empowering communities to protect themselves and others—turning awareness into action and saving lives every day.

Discover life-saving resources and training opportunities by visiting the American Red Cross Water Safety Page or explore swim programs and safety tips in their downloadable guide: Click here for the Swim Lesson Program PDF

Learn more about their initiatives and how you can get involved by visiting the Diversity In Aquatics Website or download their overview to dive deeper into their work: Click here for The Resources.