And approximately half of those children drown in swimming pools.
In addition, boys are victims four times as often as girls, the report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.
How can you protect your children form the possibility of drowning.
First, you can make sure they have swimming instructions at a young age so they can learn how to swim as early as possible.
Next, make sure all caregivers of your children know CPR, and never leave your child unattended in or around a swimming pool or swimming area.
Also, if you own a pool, make sure there is a fence around the pool area, so no children can get into the swimming pool without adult supervision.
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