National SAFE KIDS Campaign releases 10-year report.
Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children 14 years and under. The National SAFE KIDS Campaign, a nationwide organization aimed at education and prevention of unintentional injury, recently released its 10-year report that describes areas of success, areas in need of improvement, and goals for the future. The full 61-page report is worthy of reading and referencing for all those involved with children and their health care. Highlights of the report are summarized below.
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University of Maryland at Baltimore, MD.
D000056:Accident Prevention; D000293:Adolescent; D002423:Cause of Death; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012449:Safety; D014481:United States; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control*