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

Doctors warn that more U.S. children are drowning, emphasizing the critical role of quick rescue and resuscitation. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and a top killer for 5-14-year-olds, with recent data showing a rise in child drowning deaths from 756 in 2019 to 865 in 2024. The article highlights the tragic case of Stewie Leonard, a 21-month-old who drowned in 1989, leading his parents to establish a foundation promoting water safety and swimming lessons.