Government House, March 25- Warns parents to closely monitor their children during the summer school holidays. Be careful of drowning accidents. request cooperation from all sectors Join in preventing death from drowning
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, said that the Department of Disease Control expects that during this period there is an increased chance of injuries from accidental falls and drowning among children younger than 15 years of age. hot Children may swim in natural water sources or water sources used in agriculture nearby. Including water sources that are tourist attractions such as the sea, waterfalls, water parks are also popular in the summer. There may be an increased risk of drowning or drowning.
The government therefore emphasizes the prevention of drowning deaths. That requires cooperation from all sectors, for example, parents should closely supervise their children. Do not allow children to play in the water alone. Do not play in areas where swimming is prohibited / deep water / strong waves They should be taught how to swim and how to get help. And to swim in the water wearing protective equipment such as life jackets or rubber rings. Public health personnel in the area should cooperate with the community in surveying risky water sources. Manage water sources to be safe, such as building fences, warning signs, and preparing equipment to help people drown in risky water sources. and educate the general public about risky water sources, prevention and actions when meeting someone drowning/drowning Including emphasizing that the school continuously educates students about such knowledge according to the context of the area as well
“This summer and semester break. Parents like to take their children to go on vacations to mountains, waterfalls, seas, reservoirs, water parks, which are places with water sources. or swimming pool Families feast and let the children play in the water by themselves. water attractions Therefore, there should be a safe swimming area. Or in some cases, adults find themselves in the water to fish or do water activities. They often take their children with them and let them play in the water or be alone. Parents should supervise children closely. Do not allow children to stand near the edge of the pool or the edge of the water source. because they may slip and fall into the water Do not let children play in the water alone. Especially young children may be at risk of drowning and death. Must have staff to look after There is a life jacket to wear every time you travel or do water activities. Designate a safe swimming area. have life-saving equipment easy access warning sign and a sign indicating the depth of the water Including there must be enough staff for the service recipients. have life-saving equipment Water Safety Regulations Sign Importantly, parents should take care of it closely. Do not let the children out of sight even for a moment. in order to prevent possible accidents, Mr. Anucha said.
Mr. Anucha said that The Department of Disease Control has advice for the general public in case of seeing someone drowning. Should not jump in to help because they may drown at the same time. Measures should be used for “shouting, throwing, filing”, namely 1) “shouting” to call for help. And call the medical rescue team number 1669 2) "Throw" the equipment near the person who has fallen into the water to support himself, such as an empty plastic gallon bucket. or floating materials, and 3) “holding” equipment near the body for the drowning person to catch, such as wood, clothes, loincloth, for the drowning person to grab and pull out of the water. You can ask for information at the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
The Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health has disclosed information from the Strategy and Planning Division Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, in 2012-2021, 35,915 Thai people drowned and died from accidents, or an average of 10 people per day. Between January 1 and August 31, 2022, it was found that 2,883 people of all age groups died from drowning. And it was found that between 2012 and 2021 there were 7,374 drowning deaths, or an average of 2 people per day, representing a death rate of 5.0 – 8.6 per hundred thousand population. From such information, it was found that Although the drowning trend of children continues to decline But it came back to be found more during the COVID-19 epidemic (2021 and 2022), while other age groups tend to remain constant. But it increased during the COVID-19 outbreak as well. According to the analysis of the death rate among children under 15 years old, it was found that children from birth to 4 years old and aged 5-9 years had a higher mortality rate. Maximum life is 7. 3 per hundred thousand population followed by a group of 10-14 years old with a death rate of 4.7 per hundred thousand population and in 2023, data from the outbreak news monitoring program Between January 1 and March 16, 2023, four drowning incidents were reported in January to March, respectively. In January, there were 3 incidents in Songkhla, Narathiwat and Krabi provinces, with 2 drowning deaths/1 person/. 2 cases, the latest incident 4, Ubon Ratchathani Province Found 5 drowning deaths, causing a raft across the Mun River to collapse. Due to the large number of passengers, the raft cannot bear the weight. .-Thai News Agency 7 per hundred thousand population and in 2023, data from the outbreak news monitoring program Between January 1 and March 16, 2023, four drowning incidents were reported in January to March, respectively. In January, there were 3 incidents in Songkhla, Narathiwat and Krabi provinces, with 2 drowning deaths/1 person/. 2 cases, the latest incident 4, Ubon Ratchathani Province Found 5 drowning deaths, causing a raft across the Mun River to collapse. Due to the large number of passengers, the raft cannot bear the weight. .-Thai News Agency 7 per hundred thousand population and in 2023, data from the outbreak news monitoring program Between January 1 and March 16, 2023, 4 drowning incidents were reported in January to March respectively. In January, there were 3 incidents in Songkhla, Narathiwat and Krabi provinces, 2 drowning deaths/1 person/. 2 cases, the latest incident 4, Ubon Ratchathani Province Found 5 drowning deaths, causing a raft across the Mun River to collapse. Due to the large number of passengers, the raft cannot bear the weight. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency