Drownings doubled among young children in 2020-21, with more time spent at home during lockdowns one possible reason for the increase | smh_andrew
Drownings have doubled among young children, reversing a slow decline in the number of toddlers who have lost their lives from drowning amid fears more time at home during lockdown may have contributed.
University of NSW School of Population Health lecturer Amy Peden said it was not completely clear why more toddlers drowned last year. The report found 294 people drowned in 2020-21, with an estimated 674 people involved in non-fatal water incidents. “Despite significant reductions in toddler drowning deaths over time, drowning continues to be one of the leading causes of accidental death for Australian children under five years of age,” she said.
Data from Royal Life Saving also showed Queensland recorded the highest number of drownings among young kids followed by NSW in the 16 years to 2017-18. “This means that, if one line of defence fails, there are other prevention measures actively working to prevent your child from drowning.”for swimming lessons was a “great start but should and could be extended – particularly for those that have just had a baby, and more specifically first-time mothers”.
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