Epidemiology of paediatric drowning hospitalisations in the USA: a population-based study

Conclusions Hospitalisations and CFRs for drowning among children ≤5 years old have decreased from 2000 to 2016. Two years old are at the highest risk of both fatal and non-fatal drowning. Disparities exist for Black children in both the relative reduction in drowning hospitalisation incidence and case fatality. Interventions should focus on providing equitable preventative care measures to this population.
Source: Injury Prevention - Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research