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Supported by @arc_gov_au & @SLSAustralia this study gives incredible insight into these traumatic experience, helping to shape rip current education #DrowningPrevention You can read the study just published in @HealthProm_J_Au here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… @Dr_Jaz_Lawes @w_a_koon

‘I actually thought that I was going to die’: Lessons on the rip current hazard from survivor...

Background Rip currents are strong, narrow, fast-flowing currents of water that occur on many beaches and in Australia contributing to 26 drowning deaths and several thousand lifeguard/lifesaver...

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Join us on July 25th, as we will bring focus to the importance of drowning as a public health issue and to save lives by reducing the number of water-related tragedies countywide and around the world💙 #SDswimsafer #drowningprevention @jim_desmond @CityofOceanside @santeprince
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Very happy to see our work on the burden of drowning in California published! This was a huge project analyzing over 9k fatal drowning cases, and served as a foundation for launching the @cawatersafety & developing the state's water safety strategy. injuryprevention.bmj.com/con…
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You can check out the recently released California Water Safety Strategy here: cawatersafety.org/strategy

The California Water Safety Strategy — California Water Safety Coalition

The CA-WSS aims to reduce drowning and aquatic injuries by fostering collaboration among local communities, government agencies, and organizations.

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Many many many thanks to Orion Stewart @CAPublicHealth, @amyepeden, @Dr_Rip_SOS, Linda Quan @HIPRC, and @tessaclemens. I am privileged to have the opportunity to work with and learn from such wonderful people!
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Drowning Is No. 1 Killer of Young Children. U.S. Efforts to Fix It Are Lagging. nytimes.com/2023/07/08/healt…

Drowning Is No. 1 Killer of Young Children. U.S. Efforts to Fix It Are Lagging. (Published 2023)

Thirty years of progress in decreasing drowning deaths in the United States appears to have plateaued, and disparities in deaths among some racial groups have worsened.

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@Emily_Baum really appreciated your piece on drowning in @nytimes, thank you. Check out the CA Water Safety Coalition's @cawatersafety effort to address drowning with the recent release of the first state-based strategy to prevent drowning: cawatersafety.org/strategy

The California Water Safety Strategy — California Water Safety Coalition

The CA-WSS aims to reduce drowning and aquatic injuries by fostering collaboration among local communities, government agencies, and organizations.

cawatersafety.org
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And some recent research on the topic! injuryprevention.bmj.com/con…
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During the 4th of July weekend, drownings tend to increase. While you are enjoying any body of water, remember to: - Designate a water watcher - NEVER leave children unattended in any body of water - Swim close to a lifeguard station - Use lifejackets
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Excited to see this community level strategy released today. Looking forward to digging in! Congratulations to all who contributed.
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@RoyalLifeSaving30 Jun 2023
(1/2) A New #WaterSafety Strategy for South East Queensland brings together governments, community groups, experts and industry to halt drowning in the region. More: tinyurl.com/3fmsyr7y
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Very nice to see the US National Water Safety Action plan🇺🇸 released today! Hundreds of contributors & >4 years of work, congrats to those involved! @WaterSafetyUSA @safekids @drownalliance @ZACFoundation @RedCross @ymca @AmerAcadPeds @uslifesaving watersafetyusa.org/nwsap
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Pleasure to see @w_a_koon present on his #PhD programme of research around coastal #DrowningPrevention - bad photos, brilliant presentation @Dr_Rip_SOS @UNSWScience @unswbees @UNSW_BSRG
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SD County commemorates Drowning Prevention Month @valleycenter #drowningprevention #sdsdwimsafer valleycenter.com/articles/sd…

SD County commemorates Drowning Prevention Month - Valley Roadrunner

Attendees at the commemoration of Drowning Prevention Month. May 19, at Adams County Park Pool Adrienne Cisneros-Selekman, Community Liaison for 5th District Supervisor Jim Desmond, read a Board of...

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Fantastic to learn about the UK Drowning Prevention Strategy from @DavidJWalks @RoSPA at Lifesaving Conf in Ireland. Many lessons for @cawatersafety and others!
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And for the data Geeks… WOWSA amazing to see WAID 2.0 (WAter Incident Database)!!! Really incredible.
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Enjoying Prof Quan on the development of the USA #drowningprevention action plan. To go live soon.
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Great to hear Prof Quan discuss the US Natl Water Safety Action Plan at the Lifesaving Foundation Conference in Waterford, Ireland. Amazing progress proudly produced with a “crowdsource” ethos, unbelievable input from a wide variety of stakeholders. @WaterSafetyUSA @drownalliance
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How wonderful to be in Ireland to see @w_a_koon receive the Surgeon Admiral Frank Golden Student Research Prize for his incredible #DrowningPrevention doctoral studies @Dr_Rip_SOS and I are so proud of you!
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We are so proud of our co-founder @w_a_koon receiving this honour. Thanks for all your work in improving coastal safety #DrowningPrevention @Dr_Rip_SOS @unswbees @UNSWScience
Dr Amy Peden@amyepeden6 Jun 2023
How wonderful to be in Ireland to see @w_a_koon receive the Surgeon Admiral Frank Golden Student Research Prize for his incredible #DrowningPrevention doctoral studies @Dr_Rip_SOS and I are so proud of you!
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Historic: Today, Member States at the #WHA76 adopted the 1st ever WHA resolution on #drowning prevention. bit.ly/3WCBaYP 236000 people drown every year. >50% of them are less than 30 years old. Drowning is preventable. This resolution should boost action!
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A Southern California man was found dead after drowning in the Colorado River. ktla.com/news/local-news/sou…

Southern California man drowns in Colorado River

A Southern California man was found dead after drowning in the Colorado River on Wednesday. The victim was identified as Robert L. Gardella, 69, from Phelan, according to the San Bernardino County …

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