September/October 2024 HAWAII PARENT 125 Women & Children. “When talking about children, water safety is very important because it is essentially 100% preventable,” continues Dr. Diep. “The majority of the near drowning cases that we see in the emergency room are a result of children not being properly supervised at the beach or at the pool, so it is important for parents and adults to understand that supervision is required at all times.” According to the Hawaii Department of Health Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan, data from 2018 to 2023 revealed that drownings are the 5th leading cause of fatal injuries among Hawaii residents, with an average of nearly 40 deaths a year. When
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