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Hi everyone! We’ve been talking about ways to prevent drowning and who is most at risk for drowning. Now I’d like to share the importance of the lifeguard. When my family and I go swimming in public places we always swim where there are lifeguards present.
\nThey are specially-trained to help drowning victims-unlike most of us.<\/p>\n

Here is an article about how lifeguards really do save lives!<\/p>\n

\"no-life-guard-on-duty-printable-sign\"<\/a>Approximately 50-75% of drownings occur in open water such as oceans, lakes, rivers, and ponds. About 60% of drowning deaths among children occur in swimming pools.<\/p>\n

Most drownings are preventable through a variety of strategies, one of which is to provide lifeguards in public areas where people are known to swim and to encourage people to swim in those protected areas. Some estimates indicate that the chance of drowning at a beach protected by lifeguards can be less than one in 18 million. There is no doubt that trained, professional lifeguards have had a positive effect on drowning prevention in the United States.<\/p>\n

Many people assume that drowning persons are easy to identify because they exhibit obvious signs of distress. Instead, people tend to drown quietly and quickly. Children and adults are rarely able to call out or wave their arms when they are in distress in the water, and can submerge in 20-60 seconds.<\/p>\n

The presence of lifeguards also may deter behaviors that could put swimmers at risk for drowning, such as horseplay or venturing into rough or deep water, much like increased police presence can deter crime.<\/p>\n

Making the decision to swim in lifeguard protected areas only takes a minute. Choose wisely. It can make the difference between a fun day of swimming or a day in the ER.<\/p>\n

I always say, it only takes a minute to live well. See you tomorrow! Don’t forget to take my weekly quiz!<\/p>\n

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