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33% of drowning incidents in 2022 took lives of Ghanaians in 15-29 years age group – WHO

  • December 17, 2024
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Thirty-three percent of drowning incidents recorded in Ghana in 2022 claimed the lives of individuals aged 15-29 years, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ghana Navy. The findings highlight that this age group was the most affected, followed by individuals aged 30-49 years, who accounted for 25% of cases. Children […]

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WHO records 38% drop in the global drowning death rate

  • December 16, 2024
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The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes its first-ever report on drowning prevention, which reveals a 38% drop in the global drowning death rate since 2000—a major global health achievement. However, the report notes that drowning remains a major public health issue with more than 30 people estimated to be drowning every hour and 300 000 […]