Drowning, Injury, & Sun Protection
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Before going to the beach, visiting the pool, launching your boat, or heading out into the sun, it’s important to understand how to avoid injuries and protect yourself from the sun. The resources listed on this page will help you learn how to protect yourself and your family from these public health issues.
Before You Head for the Water
- CDC. H2O Smartz
Drowning and Injuries
- CDC. Water-related Injuries
- CDC. Water-related Injuries: Fact Sheet
- CDC. Drowning (Protect the Ones You Love)
- CDC. Lifeguard Effectiveness: A Report of the Working Group
- UNC Charlotte. Water Rescue USA: The Lifeguard Rescue Reporting System
- Center for Injury Research and Control. Injury Control Resource Information Network: Drowning
- CDC. Recommendations for Preventing Pool Chemical-Associated Injuries
- Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Pool and Spa Safety Act to Reduce Pool Entrapment Injuries
- Consumer Product Safety Commission. Don't Swim With Shocks
Safe Boating
Sun Protection
CDC Resources on Sun Exposure, Sunburn, and Preventing Skin Cancer
- Sun Safety
- Basic Information about Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Prevention Information
- Protecting Children from the Sun
- Skin Cancer Prevention Education Materials
- CDC Vital Signs: Preventing Melanoma
CDC Resources on Extreme Heat
More Information
- Page last reviewed: May 4, 2016
- Page last updated: May 4, 2016
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