Health Tip: Help Prevent Drowning Always swim with a buddy By
Diana Kohnle (HealthDay News) -- Drowning is the fifth-leading
cause of unintentional death in the United States, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC offers
these suggestions to help reduce the risk of drowning: - Adults
should always carefully supervise children around any body of
water -- including a bathtub. Avoid any distractions, such as
reading or talking on the phone. - Everyone should always swim
with a buddy. - Everyone should take formal swimming lessons,
especially young children. - Anyone with a seizure disorder
should be carefully supervised around water. - Always wear a
life jacket when on a boat. - Always build a barrier around
pools to protect children, even if they know how to swim. -
Don't substitute water toys for life jackets. - Never drink
alcohol while boating, swimming or supervising children in the
water. - Never let children hold their breath for an extended
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