Drowning a preventable cause of accidental death, expert warns
Critical care consultant Dr. Hamed Al-Harithi says drowning is a preventable accidental death if safety measures are followed.
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AIDr. Hamed Al-Harithi, consultant in adult critical care and intensive care, said drowning is a cause of accidental death that can be prevented by following safety procedures.
Speaking in an interview broadcast on Al-Ekhbariya channel, Al-Harithi added that some drowning incidents result from controllable factors. He warned against the lack of direct supervision of children, not wearing life jackets, swimming in unauthorized areas, and poor swimming and rescue skills.
He noted that direct supervision of children is a controllable factor, pointing out that the most common drowning cases involve children under five and swimming in unsafe locations.
With the arrival of summer, visits to pools and beaches increase, highlighting the need to adhere to preventive measures and raise awareness.
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