Interesting Facts About Child Injuries

Each day, 1000 child deaths can actually be prevented by various injury prevention measures. And for every child dying from an injury, many more are being left with lifelong disabilities.

Causes

Road Traffic Crashes – These are the leading cause of death among children ages 10-19. Some of the most successful interventions to prevent road traffic injuries will include helmets, speed limits, graduated driver licensing, use of daytime running lights for vehicles, use of seatbelts and child restraints, and pedestrian lanes.

Drowning – This is the common cause of death among Asian children. About 480 children around the world die from drowning each day. Interventions to prevent such will include fencing around swimming pools, use of life jackets, immediate first aid in an emergency, and covering water hazards.

Burns – About 260 children die from burns each day. To prevent burns, consider using child-resistant lighters, smoke alarms, and hot-water temperature regulators.

Falls – Each day, 130 children die from falls. With the use of fitted window guards, severe falls can be prevented. It is also very important to use children’s products and playground equipment that meet safety standards.

A Right To Safety

Did you know that all children have the right to a safe environment? They deserve protection from any kind of injury. Lots of little ones could actually be saved by incorporating child injury prevention into other global child health efforts.

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