Pediatrics
Prevention of Drowning: Policy Statement
Abstract
Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury death in children. Multiple layers of prevention are necessary, because no single method is effective in preventing drowning. This policy statement guides clinicians, families, community partners, injury-prevention professionals, and policy makers regarding evidence-based best practices for reducing pediatric drowning.
Source and rights
Published by Pediatrics, 2026. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2026
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Pediatrics
- PubMed
- 42144630
- Added to Prognia
- 16 July 2026







