This document summarizes the key findings of the 2007 ILS World Drowning Report. It notes that drowning is a leading cause of death globally and reviews drowning data from 16 countries with ILS member organizations. The report aims to establish a benchmark for data collection and identify high-risk groups to guide prevention strategies. It recommends that ILS work to improve data quality and share intervention models to reduce the large public health burden of drowning, especially in developing nations.