English: The World Health Organization (WHO) says the drowning rate in a low- and middle-income country like the Philippines is six times higher than in high-income countries, with rates of 7.8% and 1.2%, respectively. Drowning is a public health challenge, Gatchalian said.
Filipino: Ayon sa World Health Organization, aabot sa 7.8% ang drowning rate sa mga low at middle-income country tulad ng Pilipinas, mas mataas sa 1.2% na naitala sa mga high income country. Giit pa ni Gatchalian, isang hamon sa pampublikong kalusugan ang pagkalunod.