What is Drowning?
[[Image:Wassilij Grigorjewitsch Perow 002.jpg|thumb|right|[[Vasily Perov]]: The drowned, [[1867]]]] '''Drowning''' is a form of death caused by being [[Suffocation|suffocated]] with [[water]] or another [[liquid]]. '''Near drowning''' is the survival of a drowning event where the person is [[unconsciousness]] (passed out) or breathes in a dangerously large amount of water, and can cause serious problems, including [[death]], later on. That means that near drowning also requires help from a [[Physician|doctor]]. '''Secondary drowning''' is death caused by [[chemical]] or [[biological]] changes in the [[lung]]s after a near drowning incident. Drowning happens when a person spends too much time underwater or with their nose and mouth submerged in a liquid to the point where they are unable to breathe and their [[Lung|lungs]] are filled with liquid. In many countries, drowning is one of the biggest causes of death for children under 14 years old. Children have drowned in wading pools and even bathtubs. Many people drown in countries where there is a lot of water, especially if they swim in dangerous waters. For example, in the [[United Kingdom]] there are about 450 drownings each year (that is: 1 per 150,000 of people), and in the [[United States]] there are about 6,500 drownings (or around 1 per 50,000 of people). Drowning related [[injury|injuries]] are the fifth most likely cause of accidental death in the US. In some places, drowning is the second most likely cause of injury and death for children. == Prevention == There are many ways in which drowning can be prevented. Some examples are: * '''Watching''' - drowning can be silent, so this is why watching the person is very important. It is even more important to watch children and [[Infant|infants]]. A baby can drown in a bathtub. Many people choose to take their children to swim in areas that have security cameras or [[Lifeguard|lifeguards]] * '''Learning to swim''' - this is one of the most important ways to prevent drowning. Children should be taught