Posted On: May 26, 2009
CSPC announces new child drownings report
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently provided updated figures on child drowning deaths and injuries in pools and spas. Nearly 300 children younger than 5 drown in pools and spas yearly and 3,000 suffer pool-related personal injuries. About 80% of the drowning fatalities occurring in residential settings, such as the home, or a friend’s home.
Levin & Perconti has blogged quite heavily on child drowning issues, especially as summer approaches. For safety tips, click here.
To read more about the CSPC drownings report.
