June is National Safety Month

Unintentional injuries/accidents are the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 14, so it is worth noting that June is National Safety Month, which promotes awareness about preventable injuries and deaths.

In California, from 2007-2009 more deaths per 100,000 children ages 1-4 and 5-14 were due to unintentional injuries than to cancer, birth defects, or homicide, according to www.kidsdata.org. In 2009, 23,449 children ages 0-20 in California were hospitalized because of unintentional injuries.

Help to ensure your child stays safe this summer by following these simple tips:

Make sure your child wears a helmet when riding a bike, and that the helmet fits well enough not to rock from side to side during riding. When your child is on the playground, be mindful of clothing that can easily get caught in equipment or cause an unintentional fall (e.g., untied shoelaces, drawstrings on jackets, etc.). And be prepared by making and carrying a first aid kit.

Find more tips on child safety for both outdoor and indoor activities.

See related data on kidsdata.org:

• Leading Cause of Children’s Deaths Ages 1-4
• Leading Cause of Children’s Deaths Ages 5-14
• Number of Injury Hospitalizations, by Age and Cause
• Unintentional Injury Hospitalizations Rate, by Age

Posted by Lindsey Nguyen

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