Pediatric accident prevention.
Accidents remain a major health problem for children of all ages, in spite of attempts at prevention by industry, health workers, educators, and legislation. In order of decreasing frequency, serious pediatric accidents include moving-vehicle accidents, water-related accidents, burns, poisonings, and falls. Their cause, severity, and prevention will be considered, with future challenges emphasized.
D000056:Accident Prevention; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004332:Drowning / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011041:Poisoning / Q000517:prevention & control; D012861:Skating; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control