Advocates say lifeguards need more training to keep swimmers safe
Every year, 4,500 people die from drowning in the United States. A substantial number of these deaths are among children.
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Every year, 4,500 people die from drowning in the United States. A substantial number of these deaths are among children.
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Splash pads for children at water parks offer less risk for drowning, but inadequate disinfection and poor toileting/hygiene skills create a hub for gastrointestinal illness outbreaks, noted data in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.“Splash pads are popping up everywhere,” Michele C. Hlavsa, MPH, an epidemiologist and chief of the CDC Healthy Swimming Program, told Healio.
What is already known about this topic? Outbreaks associated with treated recreational water in pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds can be caused by pathogens or chemicals. What is added by this report? For the period 2015–2019, a total of 208 outbreaks associated with treated recreational water were reported to CDC. Cryptosporidium caused 76 outbreaks, resulting in 2,492 cases. Legionella caused 65 outbreaks, resulting in 13 deaths. What are the implications for public health practice? To help prevent outbreaks, operators of public aquatic venues and U.S. jurisdictions can voluntarily...