{"id":4956,"date":"2026-07-08T17:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pneumoncenter.com\/july-25-world-drowning-prevention-day\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T18:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T15:12:14","slug":"july-25-world-drowning-prevention-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pneumoncenter.com\/en\/july-25-world-drowning-prevention-day\/","title":{"rendered":"July 25 \u2013 World Drowning Prevention Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4956\" class=\"elementor elementor-4956 elementor-4936\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-564c54f e-con-boxed e-flex e-con\" data-id=\"564c54f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f685b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f685b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 22-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pneumoncenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PNEUMON-SAFE-SWIMMING.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4938\" alt=\"PNEUMON CENTER\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pneumoncenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PNEUMON-SAFE-SWIMMING.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.pneumoncenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PNEUMON-SAFE-SWIMMING-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pneumoncenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PNEUMON-SAFE-SWIMMING-768x406.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1177f4fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1177f4fa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4041c07a\" data-id=\"4041c07a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e01fb1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e01fb1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 22-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2>July 25 \u2013 World Drowning Prevention Day<\/h2><h3><strong>Enjoy the Sea Safely<\/strong><\/h3><p>The sea is a source of life, recreation, and economic prosperity for Greece, supporting a strong maritime and tourism industry that attracts millions of visitors every year. Greeks have lived and thrived alongside the sea since birth. Yet, every year, Greece records tragic losses of life in the water.<\/p><p>According to Safe Water Sports data, over the past five years, approximately 378 people have lost their lives annually in water-related incidents in Greece.<\/p><p>July is estimated to be the month with highest fatality, accounting for 32% of all fatal incidents. The majority of deaths occur at sea, <strong>within 10 meters of the shoreline<\/strong>, and on beaches without lifeguard coverage (64%). Most victims are <strong>Greek<\/strong> nationals (61%) and <strong>men<\/strong> (67%), with male fatalities occurring at twice the rate of women (33%). Eight out of ten victims are <strong>over 60 years of age<\/strong> (80%).<\/p><p>In 2025, <strong>four children<\/strong> lost their lives to drowning in Greece, while this summer alone has already claimed the life of another young child.<\/p><p>According to the World Health Organization (WHO), <strong>approximately 300,000 people die from drowning worldwide each year, including around 75,000 children under the age of five<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Drowning is the fourth leading cause of death among children aged 1\u20134 years and the third leading cause of death among children aged 5\u201314 years. It is estimated that for every child who dies from drowning, another five require emergency medical care following a non-fatal submersion incident.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>A child can literally drown in \u201ca spoonful of water.\u201d <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Most drowning incidents involving infants under one year of age occur in shallow water, even in bathtubs.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Constant supervision is therefore essential<\/strong>. Young children should always remain within arm\u2019s reach of a responsible adult who is <strong>fully attentive<\/strong> and free from distractions such as mobile phones, newspapers, or conversations.<\/p><p>Although global drowning mortality has declined by approximately 38% since 2000, around 3.8 deaths per 100,000 population still occur annually.<\/p><p>The World Health Organization (WHO, 2021) defines drowning as respiratory impairment resulting from submersion or immersion in liquid, leading to death, survival with morbidity, or survival without morbidity.<\/p><p>The entry of water into the lungs is a life-threatening condition that prevents normal breathing and gas exchange, resulting in hypoxia. Submersion lasting less than five minutes is associated with a lower risk of death or severe neurological injury. Immediate oxygenation during the critical first minutes\u2014even when initiated by bystanders\u2014is essential for minimizing brain injury and improving outcomes.<\/p><p>All individuals who survive a drowning incident, even if they appear asymptomatic initially, require medical assessment and observation for at least 24 hours, as serious respiratory complications such as pulmonary edema, electrolyte disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias, and neurological injury may develop because of the brain\u2019s sensitivity to oxygen deprivation. Individuals who required cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should always be admitted to hospital for comprehensive evaluation.<\/p><p><strong>Risk factors for drowning<\/strong> are related to swimmer behavior, the beach environment, marine traffic, and weather conditions. Most are predictable and preventable.<\/p><h4>Swimmer-related risk factors<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Children without continuous, uninterrupted supervision<\/strong><\/li><li>Use of inflatable toys or air mattresses as safety devices<\/li><li><strong>Swimming <\/strong>alone<\/li><li>Swimming far from shore<\/li><li>Overestimating one\u2019s swimming ability<\/li><li>Night swimming<\/li><li>Diving headfirst into unknown or shallow waters<\/li><li>Consumption of <strong>alcohol<\/strong>, recreational drugs, or sedative medications<\/li><li>Dehydration and heatstroke<\/li><li><strong>Underlying medical conditions, particularly when poorly controlled.<\/strong> Before going on holiday, individuals with chronic illnesses should consult their treating physician to reassess their health status, medication regimen, and receive specific advice regarding swimming and sun exposure.<\/li><li><strong>Special attention should be given to voluntary hyperventilation prior to breath-hold diving or freediving<\/strong>. Some divers deliberately perform repeated deep and rapid breaths before diving in an attempt to remain underwater longer. This is an extremely dangerous practice because it <b>suppresses the\u00a0 normal drive to breathe<\/b>. Voluntary hyperventilation lowers arterial carbon dioxide levels before the dive. During breath-hold diving, oxygen levels progressively decline as oxygen is consumed by the body and may reach life-threatening levels (30\u201340 mmHg) before carbon dioxide rises sufficiently to stimulate the respiratory center and trigger the urgent need to breathe. <strong>As a result, the respiratory center fails to signal the need for breathing.<\/strong> Despite critically low oxygen levels, the diver does not breathe, loses consciousness underwater, and, unless rescued immediately, death may occur.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Environmental risk factors<\/h4><ul><li>Beaches without lifeguards.<\/li><li>Hazardous seabeds.<\/li><li>Sharp objects.<\/li><li>Jellyfish, sea urchins, and other marine organisms capable of causing injuries or venomous stings.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Marine traffic<\/h4><ul><li>Speedboats.<\/li><li>Jet skis.<\/li><li>Surfboards.<\/li><li>Canoes and kayaks.<\/li><li>Recreational boating and inflatable vessels.<\/li><li>Water sports taking place close to swimmers.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Weather conditions<\/h4><ul><li>Sea currents.<\/li><li>Strong winds.<\/li><li>Heavy waves.<\/li><li>Sudden weather changes.<\/li><\/ul><p>The aquatic environment is inherently unpredictable and possesses a powerful force that should never be underestimated.<\/p><p>We can enjoy the sea and the health benefits of swimming safely. The vast majority of drowning incidents are preventable through proper education, constant supervision, the use of appropriate safety equipment, adherence to safety rules, preparedness, vigilance, and timely recognition of hazards.<\/p><p><strong>Effective prevention requires close cooperation<\/strong> among government authorities, the educational community, and the tourism and recreation sectors, together with increased public awareness, education, and training\u2014particularly for parents of young children and older adults.<\/p><p>A particularly encouraging development is the decision of the Ministry of Education to incorporate swimming lessons and basic lifesaving principles into the national school curriculum.<\/p><p>Knowledge and appropriate education foster citizens with essential survival skills, risk awareness, and the ability to respond effectively in critical situations.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>ANNA S. 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