New Research Shows Drowning Is the Leading Cause of Death in Australian Tiny Tots

New Research Shows Drowning Is the Leading Cause of Death in Australian Tiny Tots
Parents need to be cautious with their little ones as summer approaches. Supplied
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As summer draws nearer, parents are being warned that water safety is paramount, with chilling statistics revealing that the leading cause of death in children aged one is drowning.

The toddlers represented over 40 percent of all child drownings in Australia, data by Royal Life Saving Society revealed, with over half of the cases occurring in backyard swimming pools.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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