water safety

drowning is a leading cause of death from injury in young people. babies mostly drown in buckets and baths. pre-schoolers mostly drown in home swimming pools and unfenced water hazards nearby homes. teens mostly drown in natural bodies of water, such as rivers and the sea. Top 10 Water Safety Tips for Families. Water safety encompasses a person's behavior in and around the water. ... Never Swim Alone. ... Supervise Children When They're in the Water. ... Don't Play Breath-Holding Games. ... Always Wear a Life Vest. ... Don't Jump in the Water to Save a Friend. ... Enter the Water Feet First. ... Stay Away From Pool Drains.

an author's purpose

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