Evolving in a swimming pool, the athlete Anita Alvarez was saved from drowning: here is how to avoid this accident.
- Accidental drownings are responsible for approximately 1,000 deaths each year.
- They are the leading cause of accidental death in everyday life among people under 25 years of age.
While the athlete Anita Alvarez was saved from drowning at the World Swimming Championships thanks to the reflexes of her coach, the Ministry of Health reminds us of the good things to do to avoid this kind of accident.
“Several cases of drowning have been reported in this pre-summer period, involving in particular swimming in the natural environment”, explains the ministry. “These events highlight the importance of prevention and vigilance in the face of accidents that affect all age categories and all environments (sea, swimming pool, lakes and rivers). They are, for the most part, avoidable. “, add the authorities.
Supervised swimming
To swim safely, anywhere:
– everyone learn to swim.
– Choose supervised bathing areas.
– Respect the bathing bans.
– Consider your physical condition.
– Do not consume alcohol before and during swimming.
Sea and swimming pool
“In the swimming pool, watch your children closely and at all times. No safety device can replace your vigilance”, adds the Ministry of Health. In addition, bathe at the same time as your children or designate a single adult responsible for supervision, do not do anything else when your child is bathing, do not stare at your phone or tablet and do not leave , even for a few moments. “Be particularly vigilant when swimming in “above-ground” swimming pools (not buried): after immersion in the water, take particular care to remove the access ladder and to install the safety devices when they are exist (alarm, coverage, etc.)”, insist public health experts.
As far as sea bathing is concerned, swim in the supervised bathing areas and do so accompanied or by signaling your immersion site. Do not hesitate to help yourself with a buoy and stay along the shore.
