(HealthDayNews) -- Drownings account for a significant share of death for children across the U.S.
If you have a pool, suggests the University Medical Center in Tucson, limit access to it by installing a wall at least four (preferably six) feet high. Gates should be child-proof and self-closing with a latch no young child can reach. A lock with a key is best.
Be particularly cautious if you have a pool cover: children can climb or fall under a cover. Teenagers and adults in the family should be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). And complete emergency instructions, including CPR instructions and emergency telephone numbers, should be clearly posted.