Drowning is serious threat. Hundreds of thousands of people drown every year. Population projections mean that the problem is going to get worse, especially in developing countries.
Counting victims does not save lives or reduce drowning - but understanding the magnitude of the problem and identifying the risk factors does allow lifesaving organizations to provide effective prevention actions to the highest risk populations, locations and activities.
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2021
View the Canadian Drowning Prevention Plan, 8th Edition / Plan canadien de prévention de la noyade, 8e édition
2021 Maritimes Drowning Report
2020
2020 Maritimes Drowning Report
2020 Canadian Drowning Infographic
2019
2019 Canadian Drowning Report
2019 Canadian Drowning Infographic
2019 Maritimes Drowning Infographic
2018
2018 Canadian Drowning Report.
2018 Maritimes Drowning Report.
2017
2017 Canadian Drowning Report.
2017 Maritimes Drowning Report.
Read the WHO media release and read or download the Global Report on Drowning: Preventing a Leading Killer.
Guidelines for cardiac arrest victims recommend immediate CPR and defibrillation within 5 minutes to ensure the best chance of survival. In major Canadian centres, defibrillators arrive approximately 9 minutes after the call to 911 according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.