Abstract
BackgroundIn the U.S., almost 4,000 persons die from drowning annually. Among those 0–29years, drowning is in the top three causes of unintentional injury death. MethodsTo describe racial/ethnic differences in drowning rates by age of decedent and drowning setting, CDC analyzed 12years of mortality data from 1999 through 2010 for those ≤29years. ResultsCompared to whites, American Indians/Alaska Natives were twice, and blacks were 1.4 times, as likely to drown. Disparities were greatest in swimming pool settings, with drowning rates among blacks aged 5–19years 5.5 times higher than those among whites. ConclusionsDrowning rates for black children and teens are higher than those of other race/ethnicities, especially in swimming pools. Practical applicationThe practicality and effectiveness of current drowning prevention strategies varies by setting; however, basic swimming skills can be beneficial across all settings and may help reduce racial disparities.
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