Public health officials are calling for a nationwide effort to increase the number of people taking swimming lessons. That’s because new data show that drowning death rates have sustained a troubling increase first observed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 15, 2024 – Public health officials are calling for a nationwide effort to increase the number of people taking swimming lessons. That’s because new data show drowning deaths have sustained a troubling increase first observed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The increase in deaths occurred across all age, racial, and ethnic groups, although several groups experienced larger increases than others, including children ages 1 to 4 years old, people ages 65 and older, and Black people. Anon the CDC’s website suggests that the more than 4,500 deaths in 2022 represent at least 110,000 years of potential life lost.
American Indian and Alaska Native people have the highest drowning rate of any racial or ethnic group. Black people have the second highest rate and experienced a 28% increase in drowning deaths between 2019 and 2021. “Differences in access to swimming lessons are one barrier that could contribute to these outcomes. Swimming lessons can be expensive or may not be available in some communities,” the CDC report authors wrote. “When swimming lessons are available, some people may be hesitant to participate due to complex social and cultural factors. Everyone should have access to basic swimming and water safety skills training.
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