As we are rounding the bend, with back to school in sight let’s not lose focus of staying safe around water and in the sun. Children love the hot summer months because they provide the perfect opportunity to spend lots of time outside. Whether it’s swimming in the pool, out and about on vacation, or going for a bike ride, we want to remind parents that there are potential dangers during the summer months, and it’s important to be aware of what they are.
There are many areas to cover when it comes to summer safety, and we’ll review just a few here as part of the Healthy Options for Parents through Education Campaign. Please keep in mind that this is a brief list of tips.
Water Safety
It only takes 1 inch of water for a drowning to occur and only 20 seconds for a child to lose consciousness. This includes buckets of water and toilets.
Sun Safety
According to the National Safety Council, 1 in 5 Americans develop skin cancer and about 23% of lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18.