119: The Need for Safer Pool Fencing: A 10 Year Retrospective Study of Paediatric Drownings

Drowning is the second leading cause of injury related death for Canadian children. For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for nonfatal drowning injuries. Approximately 50% of private pool drownings involve 1–4 year olds, with the majority lacking true four-sided fencing and self-closing, self-latching gates. Private pools are key locations for interventions, as safety features can be added to …