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By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide to Swimming since 1999

Drowning Deaths in Minority Communites and Among Minority Children

Thursday October 19, 2006
Unless children receive proper water safety and swimming lessons, pools, water parks, and even bathtubs can be dangerous. According to the CDC, the drowning rate in the US averages nine people per day. More than 40% of those deaths are in communities of color. Startling, considering that studies show minority children actually have less exposure to water-related environments like swimming pools and beaches. What can be done to decrease the number of drowning deaths among minority children?

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