Drowning has become a public health problem especially with global warming phenomena. This has been brought to fore by the recent fatal events attributed to the nationwide heavy downpours. The solai dam tragedy and the many unreported deaths from flash floods is still fresh in memory and underlines the need for better disaster preparedness individually, and collectively.
Children falling into cattle dips has also been reported. In fact the writer has observed two cases in the last one month.
So, what is drowning?
Drowning is when someone is unable to breathe because their nose and mouth are submerged in water . . .
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