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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Drowning is most common cause of death among youngest Americans. Trump might have just made that worse

Memorial Day cues the start of beach and pool season in the U.S. and this year it is also setting off warnings over cuts to a key facet of public safety tied to summer water fun.

With drowning already the most common cause of death for children aged 1 - 4 years old in the U.S., officials are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration laid off the team responsible for tracking and analyzing the fatal incidents.

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