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Kids' Top Killer: Injury Prevention Urged
19 Nov
Summary
- Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens.
- Properly fitted helmets are crucial for bike and scooter safety.
- Safely storing firearms, unloaded and locked, is a key prevention measure.
On National Injury Prevention Day, health experts are spotlighting a critical issue: unintentional injuries are the foremost cause of mortality for children and adolescents across the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is spearheading a campaign to promote vital safety practices aimed at reducing these preventable tragedies.
The agency stresses several key preventive measures. These include the consistent use of properly fitted helmets for activities such as biking and scootering, and ensuring children remain in rear-facing car seats for as long as their height and weight allow. These actions significantly enhance safety during travel.
Furthermore, the CDC highlights the importance of secure firearm storage. Experts advise that firearms should always be stored unloaded, locked, and with ammunition kept separately. This measure is crucial in preventing accidental shootings and safeguarding young lives from firearms within the home environment.
