title: A developmental approach to childhood safety education.
abstract: Injuries are the leading cause of childhood mortality in the United States. Both susceptibility to injuries and understanding of safety issues are significantly influenced by a child's developmental level. Knowledge of developmentally based teaching strategies will enable nurses to provide effective safety education to parents and children.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Sewell
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Gaines
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012449:Safety; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*