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- Drowning is a frequent and often avoidable cause of death, particularly among children.
- The media often spreads misinformation about concepts like "dry" and "secondary" drowning.
- This misinformation can distract from effective drowning prevention and rescue efforts.
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Drowning is a common and often preventable cause of death, especially in children. The mass media often propagate misinformation about "dry" and "secondary" drowning, diverting attention from appropriate efforts to prevent drowning and rescue and treat those who do drown.
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