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Drowning |
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<p>People drown when they get too much water in their lungs. You can drown in as little as an inch or two of water. Babies can drown in a sink or bathtub. Preschoolers are most likely to drown in a swimming pool. People who have seizure disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. </p> <p>Drowning precautions should include:</p><ul> <li> Fences around pools</li> <li> Supervising children near any body of water, including tubs</li> <li> Not <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/watersafetyrecreational.html">swimming or boating</a> when under the influence of alcohol or sedatives</li> <li> Wearing life jackets when boating</li> <li> Learning <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/cpr.html">CPR</a></li> </ul> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0013142 |
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C0013142 |
| Date created |
06/21/1999 |
| definition |
People drown when they get too much water in their lungs. You can drown in as little as an inch or two of water. Babies can drown in a sink or bathtub. Preschoolers are most likely to drown in a swimming pool. People who have seizure disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Drowning precautions should include:
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C0013142 |
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Drowning |
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| Scope Statement |
Did you know a person can drown in a puddle of water? Learn more about drowning and how to stay safe in the water. https://medlineplus.gov/drowning.html |
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T037 |
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