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Review
. 2010 Jul;126(1):178-85.
doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-1264. Epub 2010 May 24.

Prevention of drowning

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention
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Review

Prevention of drowning

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. Pediatrics. 2010 Jul.

Abstract

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning.

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