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tragic tally: more than 200 reported child drownings in pools and spas this summer
washington, dc – from memorial day through labor day 2013, at least 202 children between the ages of 1 and 14 drowned in a swimming pool or spa in the united states, according to media reports compiled by the usa swimming foundation. of those, 143 of the victims were children younger than age 5.
the latest media - reported figures are consistent with the u.s. consumer product safety commission’s (cpsc) annual submersion report, and show that young children and toddlers are especially vulnerable to drowning. drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children 1 to 4 years of age and it is the second leading cause of death for children from 5 to 14 years old.
“the time is now to turn the tide on child drownings,” said cpsc chairman inez tenenbaum. “in warm weather states and indoor swim parks, pools are still open. let’s work together to prevent drownings by putting up barriers and having eyes - on supervision of children in and around the water.”
cpsc’s national pool safely campaign reinforces important safety steps: fence all pools, stay close to children in the water, be alert, and teach children how to swim....
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question 11/25
what information about young drowning victims does the first passage give that is not shown in either chart?
○ that drowning rates substantially decline among children after the age of 3
○ that african american children are more likely to drown in pools than white or hispanic children
○ that the highest number of drowning fatalities occur in children between the ages of 1 and 2
○ that more children under the age of 5 drown in pools than in spas

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: The passage doesn't mention drowning rates declining after age 3.
2. Analyze Option B: The passage has no information about racial differences in drowning likelihood.
3. Analyze Option C: The passage states "143 of the victims were children younger than age 5" and "drowning is the leading cause... for children 1 to 4", but doesn't specify the highest number is in 1 - 2.
4. Analyze Option D: The passage says "at least 202 children... drowned in a swimming pool or spa" and "143 of the victims were children younger than age 5", implying more under 5 drown in pools (since spas are part of the total and under 5 are a large portion in pools). Also, the charts (not shown) likely don't have this comparison, while the passage provides it.

Answer:

D. that more children under the age of 5 drown in pools than in spas