In 2005, of all children 1 to 4 years old who died, almost 30% died from drowning.
Although drowning rates have slowly declined, fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years.
A child drowns in less than two minutes. There is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing.
Over 1,500 children and teens die every year in the U.S. from drowning. They are swimming, boating, or just playing in or near water.