Catarina Queiroga
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Researcher @ISPUP. Former consultant @PAHOWHO @RoyalLifeSaving and @piscinamaisegur. Preventing drowning through research and education. #drowningprevention
Joined May 2014
Today we commemorate World #DrowningPrevention The @who Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention is a great tool to start the conversation in your country #YourStoryCanSaveALife
https://t.co/yAuegrVncU
injuryprevention.bmj.com
Although Friday the 13th may be viewed as unlucky for some, Friday the 13th of December 2024 was an historic moment for global drowning prevention efforts. It saw the release of the first Global...
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Enmarcado en el programa de actos organizado por la Asociación `Canarias, 1500 Km de Costa´ en conmemoración del Día Mundial para la Prevención del Ahogamiento 2025, en el Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (Parque Santa Catalina, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) tuvo
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The Water Whispers (Episode 10 is the final episode of Season 1 of the Views, News & Observations project) A child can drown in just 20 seconds and an adult in about 40 seconds, sometimes with as little as half a cup of water in the lungs. Drowning isn’t limited to deep water;
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We are highlighting Friday 25th July as World Drowning Prevention Day 2025. Please support by sharing this. Much appreciated 🙏🏾♥️ #worlddrowningpreventionday
#DrowningPreventionDay25
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#totalculturalshift
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"Injury prevention actions, including #DrowningPrevention, are integrated into long-standing UNICEF delivery points across other sectors, such as community daycare centers, early education centers, & schools." @UNICEF Global Lead on Child Injury Prevention via #WCDP2023
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Underway @wcdp2023 preconference media workshop lead by @amyepeden
#drowningprevention “so it doesn’t happens to others” #mediaengagement #press
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Come along to the free #WCDP2023 screening of the RIP Current Survival documentary, held at PCEC Riverside Theatre at 3pm tomorrow. More:
Three drownings drove a modest Aussie bloke to tip nearly $1 million into #RipCurrentSurvival feature film to premiere Monday in Perth. Features @Dr_Rip_SOS
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Just concluded 2-days of enlightening and informative workshop on #DrowningPrevention and Policy. Sharing experiences and listening to the experts, practitioners, advocates and academics was greatly orchestrated @wcdp2023. Thanks @JustinScarr @amyepeden @Franklin_R_C #NPLSA
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‘Choose Your Own Health Promotion Adventure’ postcards from Fremantle welcoming #WCDP2023 Research and Policy Workshop hosted by @amyepeden and Richard Franklin supported by the @DEEP_Curtin TEAM. Fun and interactive!
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Amazing to hear from the guru Professor Major General John Pearn on his groundbreaking work in home pool drowning prevention & the challenges faced from manufacturers & the general public when implementing pool fencing which has ultimately saved thousands of lives #WCDP2023
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The room is buzzing as we are underway with Day 1 of the #WCDP2023 research and policy weekend. So great to collaborate with friends and colleagues as we kick off this very special week @wcdp2023 #DrowningPrevention
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Data queens dr @colljsaunders and dr @tessaclemens have taken the floor @wcdp2023 research and policy workshop. Ask good questions and address them with appropriate design. #drowningprevention
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Full room for the #wcdp2023 #drowning research and policy workshop lead by @amyepeden and @Franklin_R_C 📝
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Catarina Queiroga, Regional Data Coordinator at the @WHO, as one of our featured speakers! With 15+ years of global research and key roles in #Lifesaving organisations, Catarina is not to be missed. More 👉 https://t.co/mnmwgtFs70
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Thanks to @Franklin_R_C for sharing coverage of our #heatwave & #drowning study in @tsv_bulletin You can read the study here - https://t.co/2k6KlHY3mX
@publichealthhan @King_J_C @jcu #DrowningPrevention
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What is water competency? Why is it important? Follow #WaterCompetencyWednesday leading up to Christmas to learn about water competency - practical skills, knowledge, attitudes & behaviours people should have so that they can be safe when around water. https://t.co/DixU10E5Yd
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Earth had the hottest three-month period on record, with unprecedented sea surface temperatures and extreme weather. 🗣️: #StateOfClimate 🔗: https://t.co/Mnt7t1g2VU 📷: @CopernicusECMWF
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We're into Spring now so if you are one of many families who paused their child's swimming lessons over the cooler months, think about enrolling in an intensive program these school holidays to help them catch up https://t.co/TnobScb8tt via @ConversationEDU
theconversation.com
An estimated 40% of children leave primary school without being able to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool.
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On the occasion of World #Drowning Prevention Day, @WHO has released a first global investment case for #drowningprevention, highlighting a US$ 9 return for every US$ 1 invested. Read and share: https://t.co/W7ux5B9jKZ D
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It's #WorldDrowningPreventionDay Every year, drowning claims at least 236,000 lives. It's one of the leading causes of death 🌐 for children & people aged 1-24 years. We can all take action to end drowning 🏊 https://t.co/7CSUGYBk49
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