The Region of the Americas Makes Progress in Drowning Prevention, but Challenges Remain

The Region of the Americas Makes Progress in Drowning Prevention, but Challenges Remain

BY: paho.org 77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults. Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) â€“ Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77% of countries lack national […]