Opinion: Drowning prevention is a matter of public health – and equity
A view of the renovated pool at Whitehaven’s YMCA on May 19, 2026. (Brandon LaGrone II/The Daily Memphian)
Guest Columnist
Bruce Randolph
Bruce Randolph, MD, MPH, is the Shelby County Health Department Interim Director and Health Officer.
“Drowning is often viewed as a tragic accident, something rare and unavoidable. In reality, drowning is a leading cause of preventable injury and death, particularly among children and young adults.”
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