Drowning is easily caused by a small amount of water. People die in bathtubs, tiny lakes, and even little puddles every year. The amount of liquid required to induce a person's lungs to shut down changes with age. Babies and older people require less fluid than adults do to suffer the same effects of oxygen deprivation. People have died by drowning in baths for hundreds of years. Modern science has confirmed what ancient writers reported about the danger of bathing: Water can enter your body through your nose, mouth, or ears and cause asphyxiation or brain damage if you aren't able to get help in time. Bathtubs are used in suicides because they provide a quick and easy way out when someone is depressed or has issues with self-harm. There have been cases where people have overdosed on pills after taking them together with a bath because it seems like a safe way out. Bathtubs are also used as murder weapons when someone dumps hot water on someone else for any reason other than suicide. This act causes severe injury or death to anyone near the tub. In conclusion, drowning is a serious threat that can happen to anyone at any age. Use caution when taking baths or using hot springs and make sure to watch children near bathtubs to prevent unexpected accidents.