Unintentional Drownings

3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 Presented by Bisnar Chase About 3,960 unintentional drownings occur yearly . Unintentional drowning can happen quickly and quietly anywhere there is water , such as in lakes , oceans , and pools . Presented by Bisnar Chase Some people have a higher risk of drowning : The highest drowning rates occur in children aged 1 to 4. Most drownings in children 1-4 happen in swimming pools . Unintentional drowning death rates among children aged 0-17 years , by age : 1-4 years Under one year ● 14-17 years 5-13 years 3.2 2.9 Do not rely on air - filled or foam 2.7 2.2 toys , as these are not safety devices . 1.0 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 Note : Rates shown are crude rates ( deaths per 100,000 ) . Source : National Center for Health Statistics , National Vital Statistics System , Mortality . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Injury Prevention and Control . Deaths per 100,000 population 2.9 2.0 Presented by Bisnar Chase The majority of drowning victims are males : 0.7 48 " Many factors contribute to higher drowning rates among males , such as increased water exposure and risk - taking behaviors . 4 " 2.7 Unintentional drowning death rates among children aged 0-17 years , by sex : Male ● Female 1.7 0.8 2.7 1.8 Deaths per 100,000 population 0.7 2.6 → ← 4 ″ 1.6 0.7 Equal to or more than 45 " 1.7 2.4 0.7 1.6 0.7 2.7 1.5 0.6 2.8 1.6 I 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 0.7 Note : Rates shown are crude rates ( deaths per 100,000 ) . Source : National Center for Health Statistics , National Vital Statistics System , Mortality . Presented by Bisnar Chase Build pool fences that fully enclose pools : A pool barrier stops a child from getting over , under , or through , and prevents a child from gaining entry without supervision . 1.5 0.7 ☆ ← 4 " →→ >> BISNARCHASE PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS Superior Client Representation All openings should be small enough so that a 4 - inch diameter sphere cannot pass through . This size is based on a young child's head breadth and chest depth . Source : " Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools , " by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) . Presented by Bisnar Chase Owning a pool comes with a lot of responsibility : It is possible to hold a pool owner liable for any injuries or fatalities resulting from failure to follow safety regulations . To speak with a top - rated lawyer specializing in near drownings and fatal swimming pool accidents , visit www.BestAttorney.com .