Facts About Drowning Flashcards
How many Canadians die each year from water-related incidents?
500
Drowning is the _____ leafing cause of all accidental deaths in Canada
Third
Among children under 10, drowning is the ______ leading cause of accidental deaths
Second
More people die from drowning or fires?
Drowning
Males or females more likely to drown?
Males
4/5 people who drown are male
Bathtub drowning
50 people a year
Fishing deaths per year
85
Power-boating deaths per year
53
Swimming deaths per year
68
Playing near water deaths per year
19
Walking near water deaths per year
31
Canoeing deaths per year
28
Snow-monolingual deaths per year
10
Profiles of some typical drowning victims
Unattended toddlers, young explorers, risk takers, older not wiser, unsuspecting seniors, shallow water divers
Unattended toddlers
Children under 5
Young explorers
Ages 5-12 without adults
Risk takers
Males ages 18-34, often party with friends.
Older not wiser
Males 35-64, drinking
Unsuspecting seniors
Males and females over 65, often alone when drowning
Shallow water divers
Male teens, drinking
Royal life saving society
Works to prevent drowning and water-related injury. Sets standard for aquatic safety in Canada and certifies Canada’s national lifeguards.
Aims and Values of the society
Prevention, education, leadership
How does the society accomplish its aims?
Program education, public education, research, partnerships, consultation.
How does the society honour heroes?
Letter of commendation certificate
Rescue commendation certificate
M.G griffiths certificate/M.G griffiths plaque
Letter of commendation
Acknowledged successful rescue by person with no society award.
Rescue commendation certificate
Recognizes outstanding rescue by person with no society award
M.G griffiths certificate/ M.G griffismths plaque
Both awards acknowledge significant acts of bravery by person with society award.
