Over 4,500 people drowned each year in the United States from 2020–2022. This is about 500 more drowning deaths each year compared to 2019. Basic swimming and water safety skills training can reduce drowning risk, but over half of U.S. adults have never taken a swimming lesson. This issue of CDC Vital Signs has more on reducing drowning risk.

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