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Drowning Risks, 5 to 14 Years Old
- Inability to swim
- Poor swimming skills, or over-estimation of swimming ability
- Failure to wear lifejackets during boating outings
- Beach conditions, such as rip currents
- Misjudgment of water depth or sudden drop-offs
- Underlying medical condition, such as seizure disorder
- Desire to participate in water activities with peers to avoid social exclusion
- Unaware of hazards or conditions of natural water settings
- Likely to be less supervised and engage in risky behavior around water
