Additional facts and figures and recommended safety precautions can be obtained from the following links:

U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Pool and Spa Safety - downloadable free publications such as: "How to Plan For the Unexpected - Preventing Child Drownings" and "Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children")

Pool Center.com (Pool Safety info)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Water Safety)

Live and Learn (Swimming Pool Safety)

American Red Cross (Home Pool)

Children's Safety Zone (Pool Safety)

American Academy of Pediatrics (Pool Safety for Children)

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