2024-07-11 22:00:00
At sea, rivers, lakes or swimming pools, the heat is beneficial for swimming and water activities. Accidental drowning kills approximately 1,000 people every year, especially during the summer. However, most of these drownings are preventable. It is important to teach children to swim as early as possible or at least get them used to the aquatic environment, even as adults, it is never too late to learn to swim.
Between June 1 and September 30, the number of emergency room visits and deaths at the scene of accidental drowning in France and abroad was collected. The system is deployed by the French Public Health Service and the National Observation System for the Safety of Sailing Activities (SNOSAN), affiliated with the National School of Sailing and Water Sports (ENVSN), to adapt prevention messages throughout the season. These data will be published in an announcement on our website during the summer.
Please see announcements made between June 1 and September 30, 2024.
Take the right actions to swim safely
Swimming is risky, but there are simple steps you can take to swim safely.
To gradually and safely resume swimming, especially after reduced or absent physical activity:
Consider your health; do not swim if you feel unwell (fatigue, health problems, chills, pain, etc.); adjust swimming intensity to your ability and do not overestimate your swimming ability. When resuming swimming after an interruption, it is advisable to choose short distance swimming. Before you go swimming, make sure you are well enough to return. Remember that swimming in a natural environment (sea, lake, river) is more difficult and tiring than swimming in a swimming pool; consult a doctor immediately to help you resume swimming.
For children, strengthen supervision
Actively and continuously supervise young children before and during swimming. Keep your eyes on young children while they are playing near the water. Take baths with young children in the water. Designate an adult for each child to supervise during swimming. Teach early in life throughout the year. Children’s swimming allows children to become familiar with the aquatic environment from an early age Baby swimmer (under 3 years old) Water comfort (from 4 to 6 years old) Learn to swim (from 6 years old)
For adults, there are risks, keep good reflexes
Follow safety instructions and swimming bans before and during swimming Prioritize access to supervised swimming areas protected by professional lifeguards 1 Know the weather conditions Postpone swimming if you are feeling unwell (fatigue, health problems, chills, etc.) Avoid drinking alcohol before swimming Before swimming, warn loved ones to enter the water gradually and wet the head, neck and abdomen to avoid thermal shock, especially when the temperature difference between water and air is large. It is never too late to start learning to swim all year round.
[1] Regulations regarding the use of signs at public beaches and swimming areas changed on 1 March 2022 (Ordinance No. 2022-105 of January 31, 2022, Relating to Free, Equipped and Authorized Swimming Pool Signing Equipment Open to the Public)
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