Aquatic Safety Experts Respond to Rise in Drowning Deaths

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Tom J. Griffiths, Ed.D. and Rachel Griffiths, Ed.D., Aquatic Safety Experts

A Vital Signs report released in May 2024 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning increase of drowning deaths in the United States for the first time in decades.  Dr. Tom Griffiths and Dr. Rachel Griffiths, Aquatic Safety Experts with DJS Associates, responded to the CDC report with an opinion piece suggesting the need for additional drowning prevention strategies. 

Learn about their recommendations to expand aquatic safety tool kits via the Centre Daily Times or AOL News.

Categories: Aquatic Safety | Education | Rachel Griffiths, Ed.D. | Tom J. Griffiths, Ed.D.

Tags: CDC | Drowning Deaths | Lifeguard | Risk Management | Safety Tips

 

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