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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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Bicycle Helmets

Riding bicycles is a great way for families to have fun and spend time outside. However, riding a bicycle can also be dangerous. Many serious injuries can be prevented by wearing a helmet.

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How To Choose Safe Toys

Before you head out shopping this weekend double check your list against the dangerous toy list released today. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) released it’s annual Trouble in Toyland report. Their key findings included: Lead and toxic chemicals continue to be a hazard in toys.

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Magnets

High-powered magnets are small, shiny magnets made from powerful rare earth metals. High-powered magnets have caused thousands of injuries and are considered to be among the most dangerous ingestion hazards in children.

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Choking and Suffocation

Choking and suffocation happen when something blocks a person’s airway and prevents breathing. This is a leading cause of death among children.

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Halloween Safety

Halloween is a time for fun for all ages. However, parents, children and community members must remember safety on this day filled with fantasy. Check out the following tips.

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Bicycle Safety

Every year in the US, thousands of children are treated for bicycle-related injuries. Many of these injuries can be prevented if children follow bicycle safety rules and wear helmets. 

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Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays

It’s the time of year when children start making lists of the toys they dream of – the ones they know will be absolutely necessary for their upcoming adventures! We encourage children to play as much as possible. It is how they grow and learn.

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