The CDC firing its drowning prevention team makes this Labor Day more worrisome

Labor Day weekend is a peak time for drownings, yet the recent firing of the CDC’s drowning prevention team undermines vital data and research needed to combat this issue, despite rising drowning rates among vulnerable populations. Advocates stress the need for increased federal funding for drowning prevention initiatives and highlight the importance of water safety measures, including supervision and barriers, to protect lives.

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