The Independent Follow Child drowning deaths are rising in the US - the reason for the spike and three distractions to avoid Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for kids ages 1 to 4, and one of the top killers of children ages 5 to 14. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/child-drowning-deaths-pools-distractions-b3008984.html independent.co.uk