However, due to various reasons such as lack of preventive measures and family supervision, drowning accidents occur from time to time, resulting in countless tragedies involving family destruction and death. "Health Literacy of Chinese Citizens - Basic Knowledge and Skills" prov

[Source: Dayi Disease Control and Prevention]

The hot summer is here, and many children will choose swimming and splashing to cool off. However, due to various reasons such as lack of preventive measures and family supervision, drowning accidents occur from time to time, resulting in countless tragedies involving family destruction and death. Taking correct and effective preventive measures to prevent children from drowning is one of the healthy behaviors that residents need to have. "Health Literacy of Chinese Citizens - Basic Knowledge and Skills" provides relevant guidance and suggestions on how to prevent children from drowning. Let’s learn it together!

Drowning has become the number one cause of death among children in our country. Due to their young age, children are often not keenly aware of dangers. As the first guardians of their children, parents should bear the primary responsibility for preventing drowning accidents!

Pay attention to the drowning safety of young children

Some parents think that their children are still young and they can ensure safety by not taking them swimming. This idea is too dangerous. A survey conducted by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that children of different ages have different high-risk locations for drowning.

For young children, the washbasin, bathtub/bathtub, and indoor water tank at home may become the culprits of drowning. Therefore, the bathtub should be emptied immediately after use. Children should not be left alone near the bathtub or open water to prevent drowning accidents.

Choose a regular swimming place

When parents take their children to swim, it is best to go to a well-managed swimming pool. If you are going for water sports, you should choose a place with full-time lifeguards and children's flotation equipment. Swimming in natural waters is not recommended, and outdoor swimming is not recommended when it rains.

Pay special attention to keeping children away from ponds, reservoirs, rivers, deep pools on construction sites, puddles and other unknown waters when playing.

Don't let your children out of your sight.

Before entering the water, make sure your children are well prepared to avoid problems such as muscle cramps after entering the water. During water activities, children are warned to avoid dangerous behaviors such as playing and diving. Parents should be more vigilant, do not lower their heads to play with mobile phones or chat, and always observe their children's movements.

Drowning often only takes a few dozen seconds. remember! Don't let the moment you bow your head become your lifelong regret!

Safety education must be in place.

Children are often unaware of dangers due to their limited cognition. Parents' safety education must be in place. It cannot be repeated too many times. In addition to oral education, taking children to watch picture books and cartoons on related topics can also achieve good results.

"Six Don'ts" to prevent drowning

Let children always keep it in mind

For the happiness of the family, parents are asked to study the above knowledge about drowning prevention seriously, set an example in daily life, be safe at all times, be safe in everything, and supervise their children. , to ensure the safe and healthy growth of children.

Source: Chengdu Disease Control and Prevention

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