As drowning deaths increase, experts offer water safety tips for families and caregivers [Video]

As summer gets underway, a recent report sheds light on the importance of swimming and water safety strategies. 

Each year, some 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the U.S., with the highest rates among children between 1 and 4 years of age, according to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children age 4 and under, and it is one of the three leading causes of death due to unintentional injury among those aged 5 to 34, the report said.

DROWNING PREVENTION: KEEP KIDS SAFE IN AND NEAR THE WATER WITH THESE TIPS

“With drownings on the rise across the U.S., especially among young children, it is more critical than ever to ensure that water safety is always top …