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Drowning deaths in the United States have been increasing since 2020 after decades of decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They found that over 4,500 people died by drowning each year from 2020 to 2022 – 500 more per year compared to 2019. Though it's difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of this increase, it's possible that COVID-19 lockdowns may have altered the way in which people approach water recreation, which has left more people vulnerable to drowning.
Of course, drowning isn't the only danger presented when swimming, and those with their own personal swimming pools should be especially aware of, and prepared for, all of the risks involved in having a pool on their property.
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Brittney Meredith-Miller
Brittney Meredith-Miller is assistant editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. She can be reached at [email protected].
