Examining Drowning Disparities: Deidra Hall and Zion Hall of Champions Coaching Inc. \ 6-19-2024

WPTF Afternoon News

19-06-2024 • 6 min

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are disparities in drowning rates. Black children are more prone to drowning in public pools, whereas white children are more susceptible in residential pools. For instance, Black children aged 10-14 drown in pools at rates 7.6 times higher than their white counterparts. In natural water settings, American Indian or Alaska Native individuals under 30 have the highest drowning death rates, which are 2.7 times higher than those of white individuals. Deidra Hall suggests several reasons why Black children may be at higher risk of drowning. Deidra Hall and Zion Hall are co-founders of Champions Coaching Inc. They discussed their organization with Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News.