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tragic tally: more than 200 reported child drownings in pools and spas this summer
washington, dc - from memorial day through labor day 2013, at least 202 children between the ages of 1 and 14 drowned in a swimming pool or spa in the united states, according to media reports compiled by the usa swimming foundation. of those, 143 of the victims were children younger than age 5
the latest media - reported figures are consistent with the u.s. consumer product safety commission’s (cpsc) annual submersion report, and show that young children and toddlers are especially vulnerable to drowning. drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children 1 to 4 years of age and it is the second leading cause of death for children from 5 to 14 years old.
\the time is now to turn the tide on child drownings,\ said cpsc chairman inez tenenbaum. \in warm weather states and indoor swim parks, pools are still open. let’s work together to prevent drownings by putting up barriers and having eyes - on supervision of children in and around the water\
cpsc’s national pool safety campaign reinforces important safety steps: fence all pools, stay close to children in the water, be alert, and teach children how to swim...
mark to review later question 10/25
how does the information in figure 2 in the second passage relate to the first passage?
○ the information in figure 2 expands on the first passage by showing that boys drown more frequently than girls.
○ the information in figure 2 contradicts the first passage by showing that children of all ages are vulnerable to drowning.
○ the information in figure 2 supports the first passage by showing clearly that young children and toddlers drown more frequently than any other age group.
○ the information in figure 2 supports the first passage by demonstrating how well the pool safety campaign has worked.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first passage: It emphasizes that young children (especially under 5, and 1 - 4 years old) are especially vulnerable to drowning.
2. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: The first passage doesn't focus on gender differences in drowning, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The first passage also states children of all ages (1 - 14) are at risk, so there's no contradiction. This is incorrect.
• Option 3: If Figure 2 shows young children/toddlers drown more frequently than other age groups, it supports the first passage's claim about their vulnerability. This is consistent.
• Option 4: The first passage doesn't discuss the effectiveness of the Pool Safety campaign, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. The information in Figure 2 supports the first passage by showing clearly that young children and toddlers drown more frequently than any other age group.