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National drowning statistics and disparities among communities
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Council Member Krishnan presents national drowning statistics and highlights the disparities in swimming abilities and access to swim education among different communities. He emphasizes that drowning is a preventable crisis if sufficient resources are allocated to education and outreach.
- Over 4,500 people drown annually in the U.S. (2020-2022 data)
- Drowning is a leading cause of death for children
- 40 million U.S. adults don't know how to swim
- Significant disparities exist among African American, Hispanic, and Asian American communities in swimming abilities and access to swim lessons
- Historically underserved communities have the highest risk of water-related injuries and death