WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel
WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in IsraelAccording to WHO data, about 300,000 people die from drowning every year. Children and young people under the age of 29 account for 57% of all victims.Follow us on GoogleA lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Jeremy Piper)
- ▪WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in IsraelAccording to WHO data, about 300,000 people die from drowning every year.
- ▪Children and young people under the age of 29 account for 57% of all victims.Follow us on GoogleA lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026. (photo credit:
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WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in IsraelAccording to WHO data, about 300,000 people die from drowning every year. Children and young people under the age of 29 account for 57% of all victims.Follow us on GoogleA lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Jeremy Piper)
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