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Bicycle-related Injuries Send 25 Children to Emergency Departments Every Hour
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Bicycle-related Injuries Send 25 Children to Emergency Departments Every Hour

A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, published online in Accident Analysis & Prevention, found that from January 2006 through December 2015, more than 2.2 million children age 5-17 years were treated in US hospital emergency departments for bicycle-related injuries. This averages 608 cases per day or 25 every hour.

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New National Study Finds Mountain Bike-Related Injuries Down 56 Percent

Mountain biking, also known as off-road biking, is a great way to stay physically active while enjoying nature and exploring the outdoors. The good news is that mountain biking-related injuries have decreased.

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Verified by the American Burn Association and American College of Surgeons, our program ensures children with burn injuries and their families receive the expertise and support of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team.

Use Your Head: Choosing and Fitting Your Child's Bike Helmet
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Use Your Head: Choosing and Fitting Your Child's Bike Helmet

While state and city laws enforcing helmet use vary, safety guidelines are universal: everyone on a bike of any type needs to wear a helmet on every ride. Learn how to choose the right helmet and fit it properly.

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Pediatric Surgery

Our team provides comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and adolescents with inherited and acquired conditions, including major congenital anomalies, traumatic and burn injuries, and tumors.

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Physician Connect

Physician Connect helps medical professionals provide great pediatric care for their patients by providing expert pediatric content direct from Nationwide Children's.

Pool Safety
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Pool Safety

Swimming is a great way to cool off during the hot summer. Parents and caregivers need to do their part to keep kids safe in the pool and prevent drowning.

Smoke Alarms
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Smoke Alarms

Working smoke alarms are essential for preventing injuries and deaths caused by house fires. By giving you more time to escape, smoke alarms can cut your risk of dying in a house fire by nearly half.

Snow Shoveling
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Snow Shoveling

Each year, snow shoveling leads to approximately 100 deaths and 11,500 injuries and medical emergencies that require treatment in an emergency department.

Stair Safety
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Stair Safety

While the number of stair-related injuries did show a declining trend, these types of injuries continue to be a common source of injury among young children.

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