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Drowning Prevention Campaign
IN DISTRESS First Aid Training Services Inc. is a proud supporter of the Lifesaving Society's Drowning Prevention Campaign. We donate a portion of all course fees to the Lifesaving Society's Water Smart Education charitable campaign. According to the Lifesaving Society, every year, some 500 Canadians die in water-related incidents. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 10. Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death for Canadians under 60 years of age (surpassed only by motor vehicle collisions and poisoning).
Nearly 500 people die every year in water-related incidents (In 2006 508 people drowned in Canada).
Drowning deaths decreased for children from 0-17 years of age, but increased for adults 18-34 and adults 50-64 (The highest increase in drownings was among 50-64 year olds. Adults 18-34 had the next highest drowning increase).
Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years of age.
61 per cent of drownings occur in lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and waterfalls.
6 per cent of all drowning deaths (32 total) occurred in private pools.
57 per cent of drowning deaths occur while participating in aquatic activities such as swimming or boating.
58 per cent of drowning deaths occurred while the victims were engaged in recreational activities.
Of the total number of drowning deaths, 85 per cent were amongst males and 15 per cent were amongst females.
To make a donation, or for more information about the Lifesaving Society's Water Smart Drowning Prevention Campaign, please click here.
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