A new report discovered inadequacies in what is known about the risk of concussion or traumatic brain injury for younger athletes, especially for those who are involved in sports before high school. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Research Council stated that it is time...
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12-Year-Old at Bethesda Pool Saved From Drowning
On May 29, lifeguards saved a 12-year-old’s life at a public pool after they rescued her from drowning. The lifeguards performed CPR on the young child at the Bethesda Outdoor Pool in the 5000 block of Little Falls Drive in Bethesda, Maryland. Swimming Pools Accidents This accident provides further evidence of the dangers involved in
Read MoreA Look at Child Passenger Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identifies motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death for children ages one to 12. In 2009, 1,314 children ages 14 and under died in car accidents in the United States, and approximately 179,000 others were injured. One of the...
Read MoreWhat Poorly Maintained Playground Equipment Can Do
If you have kids, they might have suffered playground injuries in the past. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency rooms treat over 200,000 kids aged 14 and younger every year for playground-related injuries. Approximately 45 percent of those injuries are severe fractures, internal injuries, concussions, and amputations. Some playground injuries...
Read MoreCar Crashes Leading Cause of Death for Children 14 and Younger
If you need any more reasons to make sure your children are restrained properly in an automobile, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has an alarming statistic. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14, according to USDOT. The 3...
Read MoreKeep These Tips in Mind When Buying Christmas Toys
With 20-days and counting until Christmas, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has some advice to help keep the holidays safe and injury-free. So far in 2011, there have been 34 toy recalls, which is down from 46 recalls this time last year. The number of toy recalls due to lead is also down...
Read MoreChildren are Suffering Severe Injuries from Swallowing Magnets
Every household has them, whether in toys or on the refrigerator. They are magnets and they are hazardous to children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In addition to being a choking hazard, once inside the stomach, the magnets can cause internal damage. If a child swallows two or more magnets, they...
Read MoreChildren’s Mask Poses Suffocation Hazard
Has your child asked for a frog mask? The mask sold for only about $1.00, but it created a dangerous suffocation hazard for children. As a result, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of the toy last week. According to the CPSC, the toy is a
Read MoreMajority of Parents Do Not Use Child Car Seats Properly
The next time you secure your child in his or her car safety seat, double-check that you are doing it correctly. A study conducted by AAA revealed that parents, according to a report at wtop.com, use 75 percent of child car seats improperly. In addition, the study found that four out of five kids...
Read MoreTV and Furniture Tip-Over Accidents Present Danger to Toddlers
Do you have a large entertainment center in your living room? What most people do not realize is that televisions and the large pieces of furniture that hold them can cause serious and fatal injuries when they tip and fall over. Earlier this year, an 11-month-old baby died when his older brother accidentally bumped...
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