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Preventing drowning: an implementation guide
Health Risk Environment
Environmental Health and Sanitation
Description
This guide provides practical steps to reduce drowning - one of the world��s most preventable, neglected and pressing public health issues. Through 10 evidence-based interventions and strategies it is designed to help drowning-prevention practitioners - from nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and researchers to government officials and policy-makers - approach drowning prevention in a strategic, evidence based and multi-sectoral way. It also highlights ways to harness public awareness and engagement to strengthen drowning prevention interventions.