QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Deaths Involving Injuries from Recreational and Nonrecreational Use of Watercraft, by Month — United States, 2018–2020
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During 2018–2020, 1,508 deaths occurred involving injuries from recreational and nonrecreational use of watercraft.
The percentage of deaths each month ranged from 3.0% in December to 16.6% in July. Most deaths (68.6%) occurred during May–September.
Source: National Vital Statistics System, Mortality Data. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/deaths.htm
Page last reviewed: May 27, 2022
Page last updated: May 27, 2022
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CDC, National Center for Health Statistics