The Red Cross Water Safety Programs are designed to prevent drowning before it happens. The CDC reports the implementation of lifeguards and public safety education have decreased drownings. The Red Cross states that since the beginning of their programs, drowning rates have been cut by 90%. This is in direct contrast to third world countries without any water safety measures. In countries like Thailand or Malaysia, child drowning mortality rates skyrocket. The Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey of 2011 reported that drowning was rampant. In fact, drowning was responsible for 43% of deaths of children 1-4. The privilege of American can explain the difference, but the cause was the innovation of the Red Cross and the YMCA. The Red Cross has taken large steps in preventing child drowning, yet it must continue. Every year more and more American children flock to water. If drowning rates are to continue to fall, families must be aware of the
The Red Cross Water Safety Programs are designed to prevent drowning before it happens. The CDC reports the implementation of lifeguards and public safety education have decreased drownings. The Red Cross states that since the beginning of their programs, drowning rates have been cut by 90%. This is in direct contrast to third world countries without any water safety measures. In countries like Thailand or Malaysia, child drowning mortality rates skyrocket. The Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey of 2011 reported that drowning was rampant. In fact, drowning was responsible for 43% of deaths of children 1-4. The privilege of American can explain the difference, but the cause was the innovation of the Red Cross and the YMCA. The Red Cross has taken large steps in preventing child drowning, yet it must continue. Every year more and more American children flock to water. If drowning rates are to continue to fall, families must be aware of the