LISTEN: KFF Health News correspondent Cara Anthony appeared on WAMU\u2019s \u201cHealth Hub\u201d segment on May 7 to share her reporting on community efforts to close a public health gap by teaching more Black Americans to swim.<\/p>\n
Generations of Black Americans have faced barriers to swimming. A history of systemic exclusion from pools is one factor that has led to higher drowning rates among Black children and adults than their white peers. More than a third of Black adults report they do not know how to swim, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n Water safety advocates across the country are providing swim lessons to encourage Black people of all ages to overcome fears and build confidence.<\/p>\n KFF Health News correspondent Cara Anthony appeared on WAMU\u2019s \u201cHealth Hub\u201d segment to talk about drowning disparities, and efforts to save lives and reclaim the joy of swimming.<\/p>\n KFF Health News<\/a> is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF\u2014an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. Learn more about KFF<\/a>.<\/p>\nUSE OUR CONTENT<\/h3>\n