Florida is positioned as one of the states with the highest drowning rates in the United States
Florida – A recent study has shown that Florida ranks as one of the states with the highest drowning rates in the United States.
Florida holds the fifth position, recording an average of 2.4 drowning fatalities for every 100,000 residents. In total, there were 2,640 fatalities recorded during a span of five years.
The state’s drowning rate exceeds the national average by 54%.
Personal injury attorneys at Fasig Brooks conducted a study analyzing CDC data to determine the number of drowning deaths across various states over a five-year span.
According to an expert from Fasig Brooks, “Numerous other states in this ranking, including Hawaii and Florida, boast beaches and resorts that draw significant tourist attention.” “It is essential for local governments to launch awareness campaigns and establish safety measures aimed at educating tourists about the local water conditions they might not be familiar with.”
Nebraska has been identified as the safest state, boasting a remarkably low drowning rate of just 1 person per 100,000 residents annually.
Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York have been identified as states exhibiting a notably low risk of drowning.
Throughout 2023, the Florida Department of Children and Families reported that 99 children lost their lives due to drowning incidents in Florida.
A new state law took effect in July, establishing a program for swimming lesson vouchers.
This year’s legislative session saw the passage of SB 544, a law mandating the state Department of Health to create a network of swimming lesson providers to engage in the program.
Families with incomes reaching up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level will have their lesson costs covered by vouchers. For example, this threshold amounts to $60,000 for a family of four.
Families must have at least one child aged 4 years or younger to qualify.
