Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day, WHO published a seven-point policy package aimed at reducing drownings, as the Israel Meteorological Service warned of especially rough seas

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day, WHO published a seven-point policy package aimed at reducing drownings, as the Israel Meteorological Service warned of especially rough seas and waves of up to 2.5 meters. Link WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel According 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.