Most falls are harmless. However, some falls can result in serious injury, including open wounds, fractures, broken bones, or even brain injury.

The risk of injury rose with increasing fall height, with children who fell from over 2.25 metres having 13 times the risk of injury compared to those who fell ...

30 июн. 2023 г. · Children most often fell from the bed accounting for one-third (33%) of fall injuries in infants, 13% in toddlers, and 12% in preschoolers.

12 авг. 2024 г. · Falls are the most common cause of accidental injury to children. While most falls aren't serious – active children often fall over – some falls ...

3 янв. 2023 г. · In the pediatric age group, children younger than five years of age are at the greatest risk of incurring fall-related injury [1]. Falls are ...

17 июл. 2024 г. · While most falls in children don't cause serious injury, nearly 4,500 children from birth to 14 years were admitted to a hospital in a single ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury among children. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that roughly 8,000 children are treated ...

While most falls do not result in serious injury, a fall is the most common cause of childhood injuries requiring medical attention.

28 июл. 2020 г. · How can you child-proof your home? · Use non-slip bathmats in the shower, bathtub and bathroom area · Always supervise your child in the bath.

4 нояб. 2024 г. · The most common injury among toddlers and infants is fractures—from falling off beds, changing tables, sofas, coffee tables, play structures, or ...