Product-related home accidents in children. A survey of 1590 accidents.
In a well defined geographical area a total of 1590 accidents related to home products in children 0-15 years of age were prospectively registered. The incidence of product-related accidents was 279 per 10,000 children per year. A higher incidence in boys and a decreasing incidence of accidents with age was found. The most common localization of lesions was upper extremities 41% and face and skull 30%. In children 0-4 years of age household and child furniture, constructional features of the house and corrosives, hot liquids and heating equipment were the most common products causing accidents, whereas in children 5-15 years of age playthings and sports equipment as well as constructional features of the house were involved in a higher percentage of accidents.
Lindblad
B E
BE
University Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Aarhus County Hospital, Denmark.
Terkelsen
C J
CJ
D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006795:Household Products; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology