Seemingly Harmless Things that Can Cause Serious Injury and Death

According to the CDC, drowning is the third biggest cause of death from "unintentional injury" in the world. In the United States, it's THE leading cause of death from unintentional injury for children under 4 years old — overtaking car accidents in 2005. Of all drowning deaths, 9.7% occurred in bathtubs; 16.3% in swimming pools; 47.2% in natural water, and 26.8% unspecified.Stay safe: Always keep a close eye on your kids when they're in or around water, even if there's a lifeguard on duty. Don't leave young children unattended in a bathtub for any amount of time. And read the CDC's fact sheet on unintentional drowning to learn more tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe in the water.