Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury among young people aged 10 to 19. List four of the water safety tips offered by the CDC

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Any four of the following:
• Take swimming lessons.
• Learn CPR.
• Check the weather conditions before you go.
• Swim with a companion.
• Swim at beaches that have a lifeguard on duty.
• Never dive or jump into an unknown body of water.
• Obey posted signs warning of unsafe swimming conditions.
• Know the signs of a rip current.
• Never drink alcohol when you are swimming or boating.
• Always wear a personal flotation device (life jacket) when riding in a boat or participating in other water sports like jet skiing or waterskiing.

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