A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors warn that more U.S. children are drowning in recent years, with quick rescue and resuscitation critical to preventing death or disability. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and a top killer for those 5 to 14, with rising death rates since 2019. A foundation started by Stew Leonard, whose son drowned in 1989, promotes water safety and swimming lessons.