Drowning Prevention & Facts Quiz

What is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years in the United States?

• Motor vehicle crashes

• Drowning

• Fire-related incidents

• Falls

How many people die from unintentional drowning each year in the United States?

• 4,000

• 5,000

• 3,000

• 2,000

What percentage of drowning fatalities for children under 5 occur in home pools or hot tubs?

• 50%

• 87%

• 70%

• 95%

Where are children younger than 1 year old most likely to drown?

• At home

• At the beach

• In natural water bodies

• In public swimming pools

What is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death among children 5 to 14 years old?

• Motor vehicle crashes

• Fire-related incidents

• Poisoning

• Drowning

What percentage of African-American children have few to no swimming skills?

• 64%

• 45%

• 40%

• 78%

What is the rate at which African-American children ages 5 to 19 drown in swimming pools compared to Caucasian children?

• 2 times higher

• 3.5 times higher

• 5.5 times higher

• 7 times higher

What percentage of children in households with incomes less than $50,000 have few-to-no swimming skills?

• 60%

• 79%

• 50%

• 70%

What should you do first if a child is missing?

• Check the water

• Call the police

• Search the house

• Ask neighbors