Water Sport Safety
By: Annalise Splan and Emily Fischer
Intro
Water Sports Facts and Stats
-children under the age of 5 have a greater chance of drowning
-everyday about 10 people drown
-80% of people who drown are male
-23,400 people get injured every year and 76% are male
Prevention
-know how to swim
-be supervised by an adult
-wear a life jacket
-never go out swimming alone
-carry extra safety supplies
-let people know where you are going
-watch the weather
-follow the rules of the lake, river, or ocean
-wear waterproof sunscreen and drink water
-avoid drinking alcohol
-learn CPR
bibliography
http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Water-Safety/waterinjuries-factsheet.html
http://www.robertsski.com/webpgws/safety.htm
http://www.examiner.com/article/practice-water-sports-safety-on-tampa-bay-waters
http://www.redcross.org/ca/el-centro/take-a-class/aquatics/water-safety-today
http://comluv.com/ten-water-sports-safety-tips/
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