Sinking children grow: they are the second largest cause of accidental death
According to the last report of children and youth in Portugal between 2020 and 2022, the number of fatal accidents has increased. In these three years, an average of 15 children died in one year.
The sinking of the child continues to grow. According to the latest data, the worst year of 2022 Registered, A total of 19 children were drowned. Pools are one of the most accidents.
Sinking The second cause of accidental death most often in children.
From Raquel Urbano Baby water survival organizationUnderlines That “First line” Is really to avoid these dangers Adult supervision“Whenever the child enters the pool or sea.
Also advises the frequency of Water survival coursesTo know the kids“How to respond if they fall into the water ”. But there are more preventive measures to put into practice:: In response to obstacles, alarms and parental response in the pool.
“Sometimes it’s two minutes: the time to answer the phone”
According to the latest child’s sinking report E. J.Owens In Portugal, between 2020 and 2022, there is a The number of accidents increased Fatal. NessessThree For years, DiedWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. AverageWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. 15 children sinking a year – 2022 is the most fatal year.A situation that followed the rising trend in the last summer.
“And Is painfulFor the year, it is The standard, It is well aware, continue. Children PerErem to life, ”he laughs From Sandra Nassimento, from Association for promotion of child safety.
A. Most accidents occur in children up to 4 years And in adolescents between 15 and 19 years. OS The drowning is doneWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. Above allWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. In poolsWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. But even in small containers with bathtubs and water.
“It was really very fast. We were sometimes talking about two minutes: more time to meet people TelephoneTo move the soup, to extend Clothing, … And NunkA. LHES. Raisin From the head, when they return, the child may have already entered the process of sinking, ”said Sandra Nassimento.
Only in the last monthWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. They are Reported Many cases of child indulging. Related to the most media Two brothers who disappeared at Pedrono Beach, 11 and 16.
