Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States.
Number of Deaths by Drowning and Submersion, Accidental by Year
| Year | Pennsylvania | Franklin County |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2008 | 277 | 3 |
| 2007-2009 | 269 | 2 |
| 2008-2010 | 256 | 1 |
| 2009-2011 | 285 | 1 |
| 2010-2012 | 280 | 3 |
Deaths: Drowning and Submersion, Accidental
Retrieved: Pennsylvania Department of Health