First WHO Report on Global Drowning Deaths Finds Substantial Improvements but Major Regional Disparities
Worldwide, the rate of deaths from drowning decreased by 38% over the past 2 decades, from 6.1 to 3.8 per 100 000 people. The first-ever status report on drowning prevention from the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 300 000 people died from drowning in 2021, down from 375 000 in 2000.
Worldwide, the rate of deaths from drowning decreased by 38% over the past 2 decades, from 6.1 to 3.8 per 100 000 people. The first-ever status report on drowning prevention from the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 300 000 people died from drowning in 2021, down from 375 000 in 2000.
