At Life Saver Pool Fence, we’ve been given special permission from USA Swimming to host their comprehensive U.S. drowning stats for October 2018. These numbers provide a window into water safety trends over the years.

Accidental drowning is a terrible danger. Only through education and taking proper safety precautions can we hope to thwart this menace.

U.S. Drowning Stats for October 2018

As mentioned above, these statistics offer an overview of the number of drowning deaths in the United States throughout the month. This helpful chart also compares these numbers to the same month in other years.

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The chart focuses on four key age groups affected by drowning:

  • Children aged four and younger
  • Children aged 12 and under
  • Teenagers
  • Adults, meaning anyone older than teens

Chart: U.S. Drowning Stats for October 2018

October Total Child 4 & Under Child 12 & Under Teen Adult
2018-Oct 97 18 4 5 70
2017-Oct 110 18 9 4 79
2016-Oct 138 14 1 10 113
2015-Oct 113 24 3 4 82
2014-Oct 104 20 6 3 75
2013-Oct 94 14 4 4 72
2012-Oct 111 23 7 9 72
2011-Oct 92 16 2 0 74
2010-Oct 88 21 6 2 59
2009-Oct 85 17 3 9 56

 

The U.S. drowning stats for October 2018 offer a specific bit of hope. As you can see, the total number of drowning incidents have generally been dropping. Most categories are slightly lower than they’ve been for the past 4 years. That’s excellent progress!

Is there a reason for this change? Well, it’s too early to tell, but with luck this can be attributed to better education and awareness campaigns. On the whole, giving people better access to information is always a good idea. After all, a population that takes a more active role in water safety can create a major impact on pool safety.

Where Do These Stats Come From?

As we mentioned earlier, these drowning stats for October 2018 have been sent to Life Saver Pool Fence directly from USA Swimming. This organization is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. It is an extension of the United States Olympic Committee. In fact, USA Swimming is charged with selecting the United States Olympic Swimming team and any other swimming teams that officially represent the nation.

Above all else, USA Swimming sets the rules for competitive swimming in the United States. It employs coaches and helps to promote safe swimming. When it comes to best swimming practices, they know their stuff!

Further Reading

Preventing drowning doesn’t end with statistics. It’s important to continue learning and to spread the message of water safety. That extends far beyond the swimming pool. People should take care when dealing with floods and while boating, for instance, and should also learn to beware of unlikely drowning hazards. With the proper precautions, drowning is preventable. The official Life Saver Pool Fence blog offers many helpful tips and guides for concerned parents and swimmers.

For example, here are a few blog posts that provide invaluable information. Take a look:

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