POOL SAFETY: Back-yard pools and spas can...
POOL SAFETY: Back-yard pools and spas can be among the most dangerous areas of the home, especially on holidays. . . . Drowning is the leading cause of injury death in children under 5, says Amy Dale, a spokeswoman for the Orange County Pool Safety Network. . . . At the top of Dale’s holiday wish list: “Everyone would learn CPR and other lifesaving and first-aid techniques. No exceptions.”
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In Orange County, the total number of drowning deaths is rising after a one-year decline.
1988: 26
1989: 37
1990: 39
1991: 25
1992: 31
Source: California Department of Health Services
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