Home accidents send nearly a million children to emergency departments across the UK each year, and half a million of these visits involve under-fives. Such accidents often go unreported publicly, however, because they happen 'behind closed doors', even though they can have life-changing consequences.
Q: What are the biggest home hazards?
The most severe injuries to children are associated with heat-related accidents and falls from height, including the stairs. Older children are more likely to sustain fractures, while younger children have a higher percentage of burns and scalds as well as poisoning and choking incidents. Remember, a cup of tea can still scald a child up to 20 minutes after it has been poured.
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