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How Can Drowning Be Prevented?

Prevention is key to reducing the incidence of drowning in children. Key preventive measures include:
- Supervision: Always provide close and constant supervision when children are in or near water.
- Swimming Lessons: Enroll children in age-appropriate swimming lessons to improve their water safety skills.
- Barriers: Install barriers such as pool fences with self-latching gates to prevent unsupervised access to swimming pools.
- Life Jackets: Use life jackets for young children and non-swimmers when around water bodies.
- Educate: Teach children about water safety rules and the dangers of water.

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