Drowning Death Statistics | Data |
Average number of drowning deaths per year in the U.S. | 3,443 |
Average number of children who drown in swimming pools each year in the U.S. | 390 |
Percent of drowning death victims who are male | 71 % |
Drowning death rate for children under age 5 | 3 per 100,000 |
Percent of child drownings that happen within 25 yards of an adult | 55 % |
Percent of all accidental deaths worldwide caused by drowning | 7 % |
Percent of drownings where watercraft was in use | 16 % |
Increased rate of drowning for African American children over White children | 5.5 times higher |
Number of emergency room pool and spa related injuries treated annually | 4,900 |
Location of Unintentional Drownings | Percent of Drownings |
Lakes | 24 % |
Swimming pool | 19 % |
Rivers | 18 % |
Inland waterways | 16 % |
Beaches | 13 % |
Ocean / Harbor locations | 10 % |
Location of Drowning Deaths for Children 5 Years or Younger | Percent |
In-Ground pools | 58 % |
Above-ground pools | 17 % |
Portable pools | 9 % |
Bathtub | 4 % |
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Most Common Drowning Factors | Percent of Drownings |
Lack of swimming ability | 34% |
Failure to wear life jackets | 21 % |
Alcohol Use | 18 % |
Seizure Disorders | 8 % |
Other | 19 % |
States With Highest Percent of Drowning Deaths | Percent of Drowning Deaths |
Florida | 12 % |
California | 9 % |
Texas | 6 % |
Arizona | 5 % |
Georgia | 4 % |
New York | 3 % |
North Carolina | 3 % |
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Statistic Sources & References
Source: Statistic Brain Research Institute (Online / Direct Response Mail)
Date research was conducted: March 16, 2017
Drowning Death Statistics
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